Overview
Lavandula buchii is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula buchii 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 buchii, known as jagged lavender, is a bushy cultivar of the Lavandula genus, which comprises compact, aromatic evergreen shrubs with narrow, simple leaves. This cultivar features silver-grey or grey-green foliage and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Flowering in spring and summer, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for borders, containers, herb gardens, gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style, and coastal planting.
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
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lavandula buchii 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 buchii
- 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 buchii?
Lavandula buchii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula buchii need?
Lavandula buchii 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 buchii hardy in the UK?
Lavandula buchii 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 buchii?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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- Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifoliaEnglish lavender
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