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Lavatera Silver Cup seeds

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Lavatera 'Silver Cup

Description: Lavatera 'Silver Cup' is a variety of lavatera appreciated for its magnificent silver cup-shaped flowers. It belongs to the Malvaceae family. This plant is either a perennial or an annual, depending on growing conditions. It can reach a height of around 60 to 90 centimetres (24 to 36 inches).

SEEDING

  • Germination: Germination of Lavatera 'Silver Cup' can vary according to conditions, but is generally considered to be moderately experienced.
  • Type of sowing : Seeds can be sown indoors in mid-April (zone 5-6) or directly outdoors in mid-May (zone 5-6).
  • Sowing technique: We recommend sowing seeds in stacks.
  • Seed depth at sowing: Lavatera 'Silver Cup' seeds are sown at a depth of around 1 to 2 centimetres in the soil.
  • Days to germination: Germination generally takes between 5 and 7 days.
  • Germination temperature: Lavatera 'Silver Cup' seeds germinate best at temperatures between 10°C and 28°C.

CULTURE

  • Easy to grow.
  • Growing season: Lavatera 'Silver Cup' thrives in the warm season.
  • Transplantation: Transplantation is generally straightforward.
  • Distance between plants in the row: We recommend leaving about 30 centimetres (12 inches) of space between plants in the row.
  • Row spacing: Spacing between rows should be approximately 45 centimetres (18 inches).
  • Hardiness zone: Lavatera 'Silver Cup' is suitable for hardiness zone 3B.
  • Brightness: It prefers full sun.
  • Soil pH: The ideal soil is slightly acidic.
  • Soil texture: Loose soil is preferable.
  • Soil moisture: The soil must be kept cool and well drained.
  • Soil fertility: Lavatera 'Silver Cup' thrives in compost-rich soil.

Other features: It is suitable for container growing, which means it can be successfully cultivated in pots, window boxes or other containers.

COMPAGNAGE

  • Friendly plants: Lavatera 'Silver Cup' gets on well with garlic, chamomile, beans, cabbage and onions.
  • Enemy plants: Avoid planting near asparagus, beet, cucumbers, corn, melons, potatoes and tomatoes.

By following these tips for cultivation and companionship, you'll be able to fully enjoy the beauty of Lavatera 'Silver Cup' in your garden or on your balcony, adding a touch of elegance with its silver cup-shaped flowers.