Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') (French lavender [Serenity]) — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. It typically grows around 0.6 metres tall. Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') 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 dentata, the fringed lavender or French lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean basin, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Yemen, and the Arabian Peninsula. Growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall, it has gray-green, linear or lance-shaped leaves with toothed edges and a lightly woolly texture.

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 dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Silver-grey or grey-green
Height: 0.6 metres
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers, Herb gardens, Gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style planting, Coastal planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123')

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 dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123')?

Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') need?

Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') 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.

How big does Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') grow?

Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') reaches a height of 0.6 metres.

Is Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') hardy in the UK?

Lavandula dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123') 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 dentata var. dentata Serenity ('Lavden123')?

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.

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