Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Lavandula are small aromatic evergreen shrubs with usually narrow, simple, entire, toothed or lobed leaves and small tubular flowers in dense spikes in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Spain
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Overwinter in frost free conditions and on the dry side. See lavender cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Pruning group 10 in early or mid-spring
Pests
May be susceptible to rosemary beetle and cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
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