Mr Fothergills Lavatera Ruby Regis Seeds

Mr Fothergills Lavatera Ruby Regis Seeds (75 Seeds)

Mr Fothergills Lavatera Ruby Regis is a hardy annual that delivers masses of deep carmine-pink blooms with striking veined petals, creating bold colour and texture throughout the summer. Ideal for borders and containers, this pollinator-friendly plant is easy to grow and makes a dramatic garden statement.

Key Features

• Produces abundant deep carmine-pink flowers with bold veining
• Hardy annual with a strong, bushy and upright habit
• Excellent for borders, beds and containers
• RHS Plants for Pollinators attracts bees and butterflies
• Long flowering period from early summer to autumn
• Thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant once established

Product Description

Lavatera Ruby Regis (Lavatera trimestris) is valued for its large, open flowers and reliable performance. The rich ruby-pink blooms are held proudly on tall, elegant stems, making this variety an excellent choice for adding height and impact to mixed borders or creating eye-catching container displays.

With its bushy growth habit, Ruby Regis works beautifully as a backdrop for other summer flowers and pairs especially well with blue and purple tones for striking contrast. Its nectar-rich blooms make it a magnet for bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, this lavatera performs best in sunny positions and, once established, copes well with drier conditions – perfect for gardeners seeking high impact with minimal effort.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Flower Seed
• Variety: Lavatera Ruby Regis
• Botanical Name: Lavatera trimestris
• Seeds Per Pack: 75
• Plant Type: Hardy annual
• Flower Colour: Pink (deep carmine)
• Eventual Height: Approx. 60cm (24in)
• Habit: Medium, upright
• Position: Full sun
• Attracts: Bees and butterflies

Care & Growing Tips

• Sow outdoors: March to May
• Flowering period: June to October
• Sow directly where plants are to flower or start under cover
• Thin seedlings to allow good air circulation
• Water well until established; drought tolerant thereafter
• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Mr Fothergills Lavatera Ruby Regis Seeds are a superb choice for gardeners wanting bold summer colour, pollinator appeal and easy care. Perfect for brightening borders and containers with long-lasting, show-stopping blooms.