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Pink Blush Lavatera is a charming annual flower that brings soft, blushed pink blooms to gardens across hardiness zones 2-10. This cultivar of Lavatera trimestris grows to a compact 30-36 inches tall and flowers reliably from early summer through fall, reaching full bloom about 84 days from seed. In full sun with moderate water, it thrives as a standalone accent or massed planting, attracting pollinators throughout the season with its delicate, hollyhock-like flowers.
12-18 inches apart
Full Sun
Moderate
2-10
36in H x 18in W
Annual
High
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Pink Blush produces abundant soft pink blooms from June through November, flowering continuously when given full sun and regular moisture. At 30-36 inches tall with an 18-inch spread, it fits neatly into garden beds without overwhelming neighboring plants. Japanese beetles and root rot are the main adversaries here, but both are manageable with smart site selection and early pest monitoring.
Pink Blush Lavatera is grown primarily as a cut flower and garden ornamental, valued for its long bloom season and fresh pink coloring that works well in summer bouquets. The flowers are also excellent for attracting bees and other pollinators to gardens.
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date in pots. First, keep seeds at 35-40°F for 1 week to break dormancy, then move them to 65-70°F to germinate. Seeds typically sprout within 10-40 days at these warmer temperatures.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date has passed. Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting them in the garden.
Direct sow seeds outdoors at your last frost date, pressing them lightly into prepared soil.
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