Lavatera ‘Mont Blanc’ Seeds – White Mallow for Cottage Gardens & Cutting (UK)

Lavatera ‘Mont Blanc’ is a striking white mallow producing large, pure-white flowers on tall, branching plants. A classic cottage-garden favourite, it’s easy to grow, fast-flowering, and ideal for borders, wildlife gardens, and cut-flower arrangements in UK gardens.

Why Grow Lavatera ‘Mont Blanc’?

Large, elegant pure-white blooms

Tall, airy plants with strong stems

Excellent for cottage-garden planting

Ideal as a background border flower

Attractive to bees and pollinators

Easy to grow from seed

Perfect for adding height and softness to garden borders.

How to Sow Lavatera Seeds (UK Guide)

Sowing time: March–May indoors or under cover

Alternative sowing: April–May direct outdoors

Seed depth: 5–10 mm

Germination: 10–14 days

Temperature: 15–20 °C

Transplant seedlings once established and after the risk of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

Grow in full sun for best flowering

Prefers free-draining soil

Space plants 30–45 cm apart

Provide light support in exposed positions

Deadhead to encourage continuous blooms

Flowering & Use

Flowering period: Summer through early autumn

Ideal for cottage gardens and mixed borders

Excellent as a cut flower for informal bouquets

Adds height, structure, and elegance

Product Details

Variety: Lavatera ‘Mont Blanc’

Common name: White mallow

Plant type: Hardy annual

Approx. seed count: (100 seeds)

Plant height: Up to 1.2–1.5 m

Growing location: Borders, cutting gardens

Difficulty level: Easy

Suitable for: UK gardens

Why Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery

Seeds selected for reliable UK performance

Small-batch, quality-focused nursery

Fast UK dispatch

Ideal for beginner and experienced gardeners

“Looks beautiful alongside Cosmos, Scabiosa and Nigella for a cottage-style cut-flower garden.”