About
This compact, bushy evergreen shrub, with long, narrow, slightly grey-green aromatic leaves. Spikes of small, perfumed white flowers are borne on slender stems in summer.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in well-drained soil; will not tolerate waterlogging. See lavender cultivation for more advice
PruningPruning group 10; deadhead after flowering and trim foliage in spring. Avoid cutting back into old wood
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. See our video How to take lavender cuttings for more advice
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to rosemary beetle and spittlebugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)