Lavatera

At first glance, the mallow’s delicate flowers resemble the popular hollyhock, just in miniature form. This charming short-lived perennial originates from the sunny plains and meadows of North America, from where it brought a love for warmth. Throughout the summer, it produces tall spikes full of flowers, bringing a relaxed country atmosphere to every flowerbed. Plants will thrive best in your garden in full sun. To grow happily, they primarily need well-drained, loamy soil with plenty of humus. Mallows stand out beautifully in mixed flowerbeds, where their upright stems draw attention throughout the entire flowering period from mid-summer until early autumn.