Lavandula multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' (Egyptian lavender 'Tizi-n-Test') — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' 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 multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' (Egyptian lavender 'Tizi-n-Test') is a bushy, evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Lavandula, known for its compact, aromatic foliage and small tubular flowers arranged in dense spikes during summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained soils that can be sandy, loamy, or clay, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for various garden settings including gravel gardens, Mediterranean climates, city courtyards, and wildlife gardens. Propagation is by seed sown in a cold frame in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

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 multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' 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 multifida 'Tizi-n-Test'

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 multifida 'Tizi-n-Test'?

Lavandula multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' need?

Lavandula multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' 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 multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' hardy in the UK?

Lavandula multifida 'Tizi-n-Test' 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 multifida 'Tizi-n-Test'?

Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

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