escallonia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTip<\/strong><\/em>: The althea, because of its strict habit and its base with few leaves, is best dressed with a bed of low summer flowering shrubs, flowering or leafy perennials or grasses, to bring a little flexibility to the decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Our selection<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGet acquainted with the old varieties because they have proved their worth and are still frequently offered in the trade:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n‘Blue bird<\/strong><\/em>‘, very floriferous, with blue flowers of 8 cm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n‘Hamabo<\/strong><\/em>‘, abundantly flowering, with light pink flowers spotted with red, of 8 cm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n‘Red Heart<\/strong><\/em>‘, with white flowers with a scarlet heart, of 8 cm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n‘Woodbridge<\/strong><\/em>‘, vigorous and very floriferous, with red flowers of 8 cm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n‘Russian Violet<\/strong><\/em>‘, with dark mauve flowers of 10 cm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAmong the semi-double or double flowers, choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n‘White Chiffon<\/strong><\/em>‘, with double flowers, pure white with cream center, 9 cm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n‘Lavander Chiffon<\/strong><\/em>‘, with large double mauve flowers, 9 cm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n‘Duc de Brabant<\/strong><\/em>‘, vigorous, with dark red flowers, 6 cm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n‘Speciosus<\/strong><\/em>‘, with large white double flowers, spotted with red in the center, which blooms relatively well, even with little light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe althea is a beautiful plant. It is an elegant addition to any space and can withstand the cold weather in some areas which is sometimes difficult for many other plant species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It does require some annual pruning, but once it’s set up properly and your althea has everything it needs to shine, the results are amazing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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