Overview
Lavandula angustifolia White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula angustifolia White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR) 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 White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR) 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 White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR)
- 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 White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR)?
Lavandula angustifolia White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula angustifolia White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR) need?
Lavandula angustifolia White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR) 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 White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Lavandula angustifolia White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR) 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 White Summer ('Florlavwh1'PBR)?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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