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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lavatera trimestris 'Mont Blanc' is a superb mallow, ideal for growing in the centre of a large sunny border. The large bushy plants bear masses of huge white, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are extremely attractive to bees.

Grow Lavatera trimestris 'Mont Blanc' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, but allow some to develop seeds which you can save for the following year.

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Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Lavatera ‘Mont blanc’ and wildlife

Lavatera ‘Mont blanc’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Lavatera ‘Mont blanc’ poisonous?

Lavatera ‘Mont blanc’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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