Lavatera Collection

Close-up of tree mallow flowers (Lavatera olbia)

Five annuals: white petunia, wallflower, clarkie, purple mallow and malope
5855527 Five annuals: white petunia, wallflower, clarkie, purple mallow and malope.; (add.info.: Five annuals: white petunia (Petunia), wallflower (Cheiranthus cheiri), clarkia (Clarkia elegans)

Lavatera trimestris and Malope trifida
Spanish lavatera, Lavatera trimestris, and large-flowered malope, Malope trifida var. grandiflora. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Camellia, Camellia japonica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Hibiscus and Lavatera species
Musk hibiscus, Hibiscus moschatus, three-lobed lavatera, Lavatera triloba, Thuringian latavera, Lavatera thuringiaca, finger-leaved nuttalia, Nuttalia digitata, poppy-like nuttalia, Nuttalia papaver

Sea tree mallow, Malva arborea (Lavatera arborea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Rose mallow, Lavatera or Malva species
La Lavatere a fleurs rouges. Rose mallow, Lavatera or Malva species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Australian hollyhock, Malva preissiana (Mallow-life lavatera, Lavatera plebeia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Picture No. 11050641
Sunflowers with Royal Mallow (Lavatera trimestris), Common Gaillardia, Brown-eyed Susan, Field Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)

Pretty, colourful flower border against old stone wall. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Picture No. 11050640
Sunflowers with Royal Mallow (Lavatera trimestris), Common Gaillardia, Brown-eyed Susan, Field Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)

Picture No. 11050639
Sunflowers with Royal Mallow (Lavatera trimestris), Common Gaillardia, Brown-eyed Susan, Field Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)

Picture No. 11050638
Sunflowers with Royal Mallow (Lavatera trimestris), Common Gaillardia, Brown-eyed Susan, Field Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)

Picture No. 11050637
Blanketflowers with Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Royal Mallow (Lavatera trimestris), Common Gaillardia, Brown-eyed Susan in farm garden Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb

Picture No. 11050593
Annual Mallows with Dahlia and Dill (Anethum graveolens) in field late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Picture No. 11050592
Annual Mallows with Dahlia and Dill (Anethum graveolens) in field late Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

Lavatera phoenicea
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

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"Lavatera: A Delicate Beauty in Nature's Palette" Step into the enchanting world of Lavatera, where vibrant hues and intricate details come together to create a mesmerizing sight. This close-up captures the ethereal beauty of tree mallow flowers (Lavatera olbia), showcasing their delicate petals and captivating colors. But Lavatera doesn't stop there; it encompasses a variety of species like Lavatera trimestris and Malope trifida, each with its own unique charm. The Camellia japonica adds a touch of elegance with its graceful blooms, while Hibiscus and other Lavatera species bring forth an explosion of color that is simply breathtaking. Venturing further, we encounter Sea tree mallow (Malva arborea) standing tall against the coastal breeze, exuding strength amidst its soft pink blossoms. Rose mallow, belonging to either the Lavatera or Malva genus, enchants us with its large showy flowers that demand attention wherever they bloom. Traveling down under brings us to the Australian hollyhock (Malva preissiana), an exquisite member of the Lavatera family that thrives in arid landscapes. Its resilience is matched only by its stunning golden-yellow petals that brighten up any garden. To truly appreciate these botanical wonders, we turn to antique engravings illustrating plants like Malva arborea (Lavatera arborea) and Australian hollyhock (Malva preissiana). These illustrations transport us back in time when explorers marveled at nature's creations. Noctuae's illustration titled "Picture No. 11050641" invites us into a world where artistry meets science as it showcases lavishly detailed depictions of various plant species including our beloved Lavateras. Finally, let's not forget Marie-Louise Avery's picturesque image capturing a pretty flower border against an old stone wall.