Anyone know what this shrub with pink flowers is?

phelim_d · 2012-10-14 18.11.04.jpg

Hi yiz
does anyone know what this is called?
It's flowering now as seen (15 october)
It's about 2 meters high and has a shrub/bushy frame...

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Sive · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:23 am Post subject:

It's a Lavatera.

Greengage · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:19 pm Post subject:

Also known as Mallow in layman/woman language

Geranimojess · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:12 am Post subject:

I had one of those many years ago in Dublin and for several years it bloomed regularly until one Morning taking a walk around the Garden I noticed the Flowers had rapidly faded overnight. Not having a Computer at the time I contacted Gerry Daly who advised me to get rid of the Shrub ASAP as the Disease can spread to other Plants.
I recently purchased another one and so far its looking Healthy but I'll be keeping a close eye on it, they are a beautiful Shrub and in full bloom they are pleasing to the eye.

Sive · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject:

Hi Geranimojess, how are things with you? Didn't you mention an operation recently ? Hope all went well for you ?

Geranimojess · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject:

Hi Sive. Just dropped a short Note into "Where's Everybody" I'm home 2 Days now Thankfully everything went OK but these Elasticated Nylons are killing me I dont know how you Women wear them, its very slow getting around but everyday is better than the last one. Hope all is well in the South East.

Sive · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject:

I missed your post, because that topic had rolled over onto another page.......so pleased for you that all went well. It must be great to be back home and a nice time for you too, as you won't be tempted to overdo things in the garden....until the new year at any rate ! I wish you all the best. And I agree about nylons/tights etc......I can't stand them either, that's why I live in trousers !
Beautiful day in the S.E today after 36 hours of quite a lot of rain...totally clear starry skies now.

Geranimojess · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:14 am Post subject:

You almost make me wish I was back in Gorey Hill again.

Greengage · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 1:16 pm Post subject:

I dont mind the tights its the high heels that kill me Laughing

Stay well and plant the mallow its a nice plant if it does suffer from wilt occasionally.

Geranimojess · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 1:59 pm Post subject: