can I move a lavatera trimestris plant?
By Charface
Bristol,
United Kingdom 
I have sown a some lavatera seeds this year which have grown well are are flowering - however I now need to move it as I didn't realise how big it would grow! Can I move it a few feet away from where it is at the moment, and if so when is the best time to do this?
On plant
lavetera trimestris
1 Aug, 2009
As it's an annual, there's very little purpose in moving it, as it will die in the autumn anyway. Trying to shift it, which you could only do with a very large root ball, would probably cause it to die off anyway.
You need lavatera arborea or one of the other perennials if you want a perpetual plant.
1 Aug, 2009