Overview
Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, garden edging, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender, is a bushy evergreen shrub within the Lamiaceae family. It features narrow, simple leaves and produces small tubular flowers in dense spikes during summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or clay types with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered south, east, or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H7. It is versatile in garden use, fitting well in gravel gardens, patios, wildlife gardens, and informal borders, and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
About the genus
Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of perennial flowering plants in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World, primarily found across the drier, warmer regions of the Mediterranean, with an affinity for maritime breezes.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lavandula
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Garden edging, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar
- Propagation
- Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Rosemary beetle, Cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds (Botrytis), Honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar?
Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar need?
Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar hardy in the UK?
Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lavandula angustifolia unidentified cultivar?
Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
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- Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series)French lavender 'Sweetberry Ruffles'
- Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifoliaEnglish lavender
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- Lavandula x ginginsii 'Downderry Velvet'
- Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss'Lavender