Lavatera trimestris 'Loveliness' – Elegant annual shrub rose with large flowers

Lavatera trimestris 'Loveliness', also known as the annual shrub rose, is a fast-growing annual flowering plant known for its large, delicate flowers and long bloom period from summer to early autumn. This elegant variety is ideal for gardens, borders, pots, and balcony boxes, instantly adding color, height, and ornamental value to any outdoor space.

Characteristics of Lavatera trimestris 'Loveliness'

'Loveliness' forms a compact, bushy plant that can reach 60–90 cm tall. The leaves are deeply incised, dark green, and softly hairy, creating beautiful texture and contrast in the border.

The flowers are large (up to 8–10 cm in diameter), open, and trumpet-shaped, with a soft pink to lavender hue. They appear abundantly and continuously from mid-summer until the first frost, giving this Lavatera a long and striking blooming period. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, contributing to an ecologically valuable garden.

Cultivation and care

Lavatera trimestris 'Loveliness' is easy to grow from seed, grows quickly, and requires little maintenance. Some growing tips:

• Sowing: indoors or in a greenhouse in early spring, or directly in the garden after the last frost

• Location: full sun for optimal flowering

• Soil: well-drained, slightly nutritious and not too wet

• Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering

• Support: Long stems may benefit from light support in windy areas

• Care: Regularly removing dead flowers encourages new flowering.

Thanks to its rapid growth and abundant flowering, 'Loveliness' is perfect for both garden beds and large pots on patios and balconies.

Applications in garden and household

• Ornamental value: ideal for border planting, rock gardens, patios and balcony boxes

• Cut flowers: the long stems and large flowers make 'Loveliness' suitable for fresh bouquets

• Ecology: attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

• Easy annual flowering: suitable for gardeners who want to quickly add color and height

Why choose Lavatera trimestris 'Loveliness'?

• Large, delicate flowers in soft pink tones

• Long flowering period from summer to autumn

• Fast growth and low maintenance

• Compact, bushy shape suitable for borders and pots

• Attract bees and butterflies to ecologically valuable gardens

• Suitable as a cut flower due to long, sturdy stems

Lavatera trimestris 'Loveliness' combines ornamental value, long flowering periods, and ease of care, making it an excellent choice for hobby gardeners, balcony and patio enthusiasts, and professional garden designers who want to add a cheerful and elegant annual bloomer.