Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' is a stunning hardy perennial flowering shrub, prized for its abundance of rich, deep burgundy-pink, funnel-shaped blooms that appear from early summer right through to autumn. A classic cottage garden favourite, this Tree Mallow brings months of colour and elegance to borders, mixed plantings and informal garden schemes. Its soft, grey-green lobed foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the striking flowers, which are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

This vigorous and easy-to-grow shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position and performs best in well-drained soil. Once established, Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' is relatively drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance beyond an annual prune in spring to encourage fresh, bushy growth and prolific flowering. It is well suited to cottage gardens, herbaceous borders, wildlife-friendly plantings and can also be used as an informal screen or backdrop to lower-growing perennials.

What's Included:

• 1 x Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' (Tree Mallow) supplied in a 2 Litre pot, ready for planting out or potting on.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine'


• Common Names: Tree Mallow, Burgundy Wine Tree Mallow, Lavatera


• Classification: Hardy Semi-Evergreen Perennial Shrub


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 150–200 cm × 100–150 cm


• Growth Habit: Bushy, Upright, Vigorous


• Perfect for: Cottage Gardens, Herbaceous Borders, Mixed Plantings, Wildlife Gardens, Informal Screens


• Flowering Time: June to October (Summer to Autumn)


• Flower Colour: Deep Burgundy-Pink, Funnel-Shaped Blooms


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade (prefers Full Sun in a Sheltered Spot)


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Perennial Flowering Shrub


• Foliage: Soft Grey-Green, Lobed Leaves


• Pruning: Cut Back Hard in Spring to Encourage Fresh Growth and Flowering


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)

Planting Tips:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. Water well after planting and during dry spells until established. In spring, prune stems back to a low framework of healthy buds to promote vigorous new growth and a compact shape. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as Lavatera prefers free-draining ground.

Notes: Supplied in the Burgundy Wine variety, featuring rich, deep burgundy-pink flowers throughout the summer and autumn months.