Lavatera x clementii 'Barnsley Baby'

Also Known As

Lavatera 'Barnsley Baby'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Lavatera x clementii 'Barnsley Baby' plant details

Lavatera x clementii 'Barnsley Baby' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavatera x clementii 'Barnsley Baby'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavatera x clementii 'Barnsley Baby'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This well-mannered, compact (to only 2') ?baby? form of ?Barnsley? puts on the same great summer-thru-fall display of white-to-pink flowers; an elegant small shrub for border or container. S/M CPBRAF PP14163

By: Forestfarm

Much like 'Barnsley' only much shorter. 'Barnsley Baby' grows only to about three feet but sports the same lovely blush pink flowers also in great profusion. This is a great plant for pots of the mid border and will offer colour for months on end.