Overview
Lavandula latifolia is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula latifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, garden edging, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Lavandula latifolia, commonly known as broad-leaved lavender or spike lavender, is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It features broader leaves compared to other Lavandula species and produces small tubular flowers arranged in dense spikes during spring and summer. This shrub thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel gardens, patios, and wildlife gardens. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and prefers sheltered positions with sandy, loamy, or clay soils of varying pH.
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
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lavandula latifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Garden edging, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lavandula latifolia
- Propagation
- Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Rosemary beetle, Cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds (Botrytis), Honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lavandula latifolia?
Lavandula latifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula latifolia need?
Lavandula latifolia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Lavandula latifolia hardy in the UK?
Lavandula latifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lavandula latifolia?
Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
More in the Lavandula genus
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Torramhor'Lavender
- Lavandula dentata 'Evermlv19'Fringed Lavender
- Lavandula stoechas 'Giant Summer' (Butterfly Garden Series)
- Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series)French lavender 'Sweetberry Ruffles'
- Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifoliaEnglish lavender
- Lavandula stoechas LaVela Compact Dark Violet ('Klelv15115'PBR)Spanish Lavender
- Lavandula x ginginsii 'Downderry Velvet'
- Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss'Lavender