Lavatera 'Barnsley Gold'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Lavatera 'Barnsley Gold' plant details

Lavatera 'Barnsley Gold' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavatera 'Barnsley Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavatera 'Barnsley Gold'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This name is not in the literature, but I got it many years ago from Ed Carmen, a plant collector/nurseryman extraordinaire. It is a compact shrub for us at 2-3’ with golden foliage and typical pink Lavatera flowers in summer. It grows even in clay soils and enjoys being more or less dry with best leaf color and bloom in full sun. Longer lived than most in this species, it also will politely reseed and 99% of the babies are just like mom. A golden treasure!