Lavandula × intermedia Platinum Blonde ('Momparler'PBR)

lavender [Platinum Blonde]
A compact, evergreen shrub to 60cm tall characterised by its variegated foliage; narrow, grey-greenleaves are edged with creamy-yellow margins. Fragrant spikes of soft blue flowers are borne in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver Cream | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple Blue | Green Grey Silver Cream | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver Cream | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver Cream |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. See lavender cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. See our video How to take lavender cuttings for more advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
Pruning
Pruning group 10, after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to rosemary beetle and cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
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