Lavandula 'Alba'
A bushy, upright evergreen shrub with narrow linear silver-grey leaves bearing prolific spikes of fragrant, white flowers in summer.
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Prefers free-draining , poor to moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay or waterlogged soils. A sunny position is needed for maximum flowering. Can become woody and untidy without annual pruning. See lavender cultivation for further advice
Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings. See our video How to take lavender cuttings for more advice
Pruning group 10; deadhead after flowering. Trimming in late summer prevents plants from becoming straggly, but you can leave plants for a season to benefit wildlife with seeds or as shelter if you prefer. Avoid pruning in autumn in wet or cold regions as this may leave plants vulnerable to winter damage. Avoid cutting back into old wood
May be susceptible to rosemary beetle, cuckoo spit and sage leafhopper
May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)