Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Pink Queen
Tree Mallow
In German
rosa Königin
Baum Mallow
In French
Reine rose
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
árbol de la malva
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Mallow
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Regina Pink
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Cleomaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Pink Queen and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Tree Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Pink Queen and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Queen and Tree Mallow
Care of Pink Queen and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.