Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Tree Mallow
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Bluebeard
In German
Baum Mallow
Blaubart
In French
Arbre Mallow
Bluebeard
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Barba Azul
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Mallow
Barba Azul
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Sinobrody
In Latin
ligno malvae
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Malvaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Lavatera
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Bluebeard
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Bluebeard season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Bluebeard Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Bluebeard are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Bluebeard
Care of Tree Mallow and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.