lavatera

I have a monster of a lavatera at the side of my house and wish to move it, the trunk is quite large about 6-8 inches round. Any suggestion as to what time of the year to do this and can I prune and move at the same time. Would hate to lose it as it attracts masses of bees.

 

Dont think it would move at that size woodpecker, probably best to get some cuttings rooted, and then once established, dig the old plant out.

 

I agree with Pete. When you get old you get grumpy, and don't like moving. Lavatera is very brittle, which makes it even more difficult.

 

I have one in a huge pot must be about 4years old
I cut it back really hard after the flowering season,and the thing comes back with a vengeance,
i dont really like it but I think its here to stay.ps welcome to GC hope you enjoy

 

i do like to start it of from seed it hides a messy area,and good against a nasty wall

 

Welcome to the forum Woodpecker.

Lavatera can be such a monster and can indeed take over it's spot in next to no time at all.

I agree with the others maybe it's time to uprooted it and start again that's if you do wish to have it in another spot of your garden.

Do as Kathy has suggested and each year cut it back really hard as its a hardy old plant and takes the hard clipping with ease and sometimes its the only thing to do to keep it in check!Hel.xxx.