Lavatera can be annuals, bi-annuals or perennials with long-stalked, rounded leaves and large, trumpet-shaped flowers.
'Silver Cup' is a self seeding perennial that can grow to 100cm, with rounded, pale veined leaves and open trumpet-shaped mid-pink flowers, veined with maroon towards the centre. From seed sowing to blooming takes about 3 months. Dried seed pods can be removed from the plant, and kept in storage for the following Spring.