Lavatera assurgentiflora ( Burgundy Wine Tree Mallow )
Lavatera , reckon on the species , may be either a repeated , one-year , or biyearly . Grown for their showy , 5 petaled , funnel shape - shaped deep drab pinkish summer flowers , the mallow does best when grown in short dirt that is reasonably fecund and well - drained . Sun should be full . Will not stick out cold , dry out winds . For annuals , sow in situ , mid to previous spring , biennials in summer solstice ....