Overview
Lavandula 'Larkman Bee' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula 'Larkman Bee' 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 'Larkman Bee' 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 produces small tubular flowers in dense spikes during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained fertile soil, including chalk, loam, or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for borders, containers, herb gardens, and Mediterranean-style or coastal planting, it is hardy in the UK to H5 and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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 'Larkman Bee' 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 'Larkman Bee'
- 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 'Larkman Bee'?
Lavandula 'Larkman Bee' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula 'Larkman Bee' need?
Lavandula 'Larkman Bee' 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 'Larkman Bee' hardy in the UK?
Lavandula 'Larkman Bee' 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 'Larkman Bee'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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