Lavatera x clementii Red Rum

Scientific Name: Lavatera x clementii 'Rigrum'

Also Known As

Lavatera thuringiaca 'Red Rum'
Lavatera x clementii 'Red Rum'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Lavatera x clementii Red Rum plant details

Lavatera x clementii Red Rum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees 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 Red Rum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavatera x clementii Red Rum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lavatera 'Red Rum' is a compact grower great for containers or as a mid-level plant in a perennial bed. Dark red stems hold closely packed red-pink flowers. The close clustering of the flowers makes an intense floral display from spring through summer and likely into fall. Named after the multi-race award winning British racehorse, Red Rum.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

These deep rich pink single-hollyhock-like flowers on their compact 2-3' stems will brighten your border or your walk or just about any place you put them!, spring thru fall. S/M PPatentPending

By: Forestfarm

A compact selection reaching 4-6' tall and 3-4' wide with felty, gray-green leaves and magenta-red flowers on burgundy stems. A handsome new selection particularly well-suited for small gardens. Hardy to 15F.