Why Is My Lavatera Not Flowering. Lavatera plants likes to grow in a sunny part of the garden that has good drainage. Avoid over-feeding as this can lead to lush foliage but few flowers.
Mine was definately loose in the ground when it died despite having been staked to support it. The plant is drought tolerant but benefits from regular water during hot dry periods. Male flowers are conspicuously different from those of the other types because they are borne in large numbers on a branched drooping flower stalk peduncle.
Too little phosphorus can also be the cause for plants not flowering.
Again since I dont know the variety of the plant were talking about I cant make anything but general suggestions. - Has bigger and more showy flowers is more floriferous. - Lavatera grows much faster than escallonia. 25022019 Deadhead plants through the summer to encourage more flowers.