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Invite a little windswept island romance into the garden with Lavatera assurgentiflora, now also accepted as Malva assurgentiflora. This fast-growing Channel Islands native shrub dresses itself in fresh, maple-like leaves and a long procession of silky rose-pink flowers, each dramatically etched with deeper veins. The hibiscus-like blooms appear from spring into fall, glowing against the green foliage and giving the plant an easy, generous beauty. Bold in scale but relaxed in spirit, island mallow brings instant exuberance to coastal and dry-climate landscapes.With room to develop, it can reach 10–12 feet tall and create a substantial garden presence in remarkably little time. Use it as an informal screen, a wind-resistant coastal hedge, or a dramatic background shrub where its loose, natural habit can move freely. It is especially striking in roomy naturalistic and Mediterranean-style plantings, where its abundant flowers and handsome foliage can be appreciated from a distance.Grow in full sun near the coast or part sun in hotter inland gardens, in well-drained soil. Established plants are drought tolerant, though inland gardens benefit from periodic summer water. Pruning after a main flush of bloom helps maintain a fuller, more manageable framework.Explore more California native shrubs and trees.
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