About
A half-hardy evergreen shrub, with a bushy, spreading habit and silvery grey-green leaves with finely lobed margins. Short spikes of aromatic, pale purple 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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens
Native toW.Med & N. Africa
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationThrives in well-drained, ideally slightly alkaline soil; will not tolerate waterlogging. In warmer regions, may be planted out in a sunny, sheltered position with winter protection. In areas prone to frost, grow in containers and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. See lavender cultivation for more advice
PruningPruning group 10; deadhead after flowering and trim foliage in spring
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 cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)