Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) (English lavender 'Ellagance Ice') — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers, herb gardens, gravel gardens, mediterranean-style planting and coastal planting.

About

Lavandula angustifolia, formerly L. officinalis, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean basin.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lavandula

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Silver-grey or grey-green
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers, Herb gardens, Gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style planting, Coastal planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series)

Propagation: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance: Rosemary beetle, Cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Disease resistance: Grey moulds (Botrytis), Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series)?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) need?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) hardy in the UK?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Ice' (Ellagance Series)?

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.

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