{"product_id":"ga-lavatera-lavatera-mix-bio","title":"Organic Lavatera 'Lavatera Mix'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eOrganic Lavatera 'Lavatera Mix' (Lavatera trimestris) from the seed company Gaia, a luminous annual with lovely pink funnel-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e The lavatera mix offers large \u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e, funnel-shaped, exotic, and satiny flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in shades ranging from \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"285\"\u003epale to deep pink\u003c\/strong\u003e . Also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eAnnual Mallow\u003c\/strong\u003e , this heritage plant produces abundant and elegant blooms on slender stems reaching about \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , attracting bees and other pollinators all summer long. Its flowers are ideal for cutting: the stems are harvested when the buds unfurl or are just beginning to open. Hardy, it tolerates light frosts and readily self-seeds, returning year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cosmos, Zinnia, Phlox, Dill, Sage, Nasturtium, Ornamental grasses\u003cbr data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Competing plants with fragile roots (avoid compacted soils)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Upright, flowering clump\u003cbr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"973\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 to 90 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Satin-like, funnel-shaped flowers, shades of pink, good cut flower, self-seeds, tolerates light frosts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Satin-like petals, supple stems \u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to approximately -2°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost, or directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003ein early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e , even during light frosts. Sow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep. Handle carefully when transplanting, as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eroots are fragile\u003c\/strong\u003e . Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2). Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e45 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e60 to 75 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Germination takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e15 to 20 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e15 to 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (optimum 18°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eHarvest when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eflowers begin to open\u003c\/strong\u003e . Freshly cut stems last well in a vase. 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A simple, elegant, and reliable heritage annual, perfect for enriching summer flowerbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075554468000,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Lavatera_LavateraMix_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765469063","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-lavatera-lavatera-mix-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}