Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Silver bells
In German
Baum Mallow
Silver bells
In French
Arbre Mallow
Silver bells
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Silver bells
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Mallow
Silver bells
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Silver bells
In Latin
ligno malvae
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Silver Bells
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Silver Bells season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Tree Mallow and Silver Bells Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Silver Bells are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Silver Bells
Care of Tree Mallow and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.