Lavatera ‘Burgundy Wine’ — Hardy Semi-evergreen Perennial Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Lavatera ‘Burgundy Wine’ — Hardy Semi-evergreen Perennial Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Lavatera ‘Burgundy Wine’ — a hardy garden shrub with deep burgundy-pink and flowering june to october. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Semi-Evergreen Perennial Shrub
- Mature size: 150–200 cm × 100–150 cm
- Flowering: June to October (Summer to Autumn)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade (prefers Full Sun in a Sheltered Spot)
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' is a stunning hardy perennial flowering shrub, prized for its abundance of rich, deep burgundy-pink, funnel-shaped blooms that appear from early summer right through to autumn. A classic cottage garden favourite, this Tree Mallow brings months of colour and elegance to borders, mixed plantings and informal garden schemes. Its soft, grey-green lobed foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the striking flowers, which are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
This vigorous and easy-to-grow shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position and performs best in well-drained soil. Once established, Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' is relatively drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance beyond an annual prune in spring to encourage fresh, bushy growth and prolific flowering. It is well suited to cottage gardens, herbaceous borders, wildlife-friendly plantings and can also be used as an informal screen or backdrop to lower-growing perennials.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' |
| Mature size | 150–200 cm × 100–150 cm |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Upright, Vigorous |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade (prefers Full Sun in a Sheltered Spot) |
| Flowering | June to October (Summer to Autumn) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Cottage Gardens, Herbaceous Borders, Mixed Plantings, Wildlife Gardens, Informal Screens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
150–200 cm × 100–150 cm. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from june to october (summer to autumn).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.