Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Wall Germander
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Hydrangea
In German
Baum Mallow
Hortensie
In French
Arbre Mallow
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Hortensia
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mallow
Hortênsia
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Hortensja
In Latin
ligno malvae
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Wall Germander
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Wall Germander is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Wall Germander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Wall Germander season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Wall Germander Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Wall Germander physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Wall Germander are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Wall Germander
Care of Tree Mallow and Wall Germander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Wall Germander pruning is done 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 Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.