Overview
Lavandula buchii var. buchii is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula buchii var. 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. It is native to Canary Is..
About
Lavandula buchii is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, endemic to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It was first described by Philip Barker-Webb and Sabin Berthelot, as part of an 1844–1850 publication that has been dated to 1844.
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 var. 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
- Native to
- Canary Is.
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lavandula buchii var. 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 var. buchii?
Lavandula buchii var. buchii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula buchii var. buchii need?
Lavandula buchii var. 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 var. buchii hardy in the UK?
Lavandula buchii var. 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 var. buchii?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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