Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered (dark-flowered French lavender) — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered 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 pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered, known as dark-flowered French lavender, is a bushy evergreen shrub within the genus Lavandula. These compact, aromatic plants feature narrow, simple leaves and produce small tubular flowers arranged in dense spikes during spring and summer. Suited to full sun and sheltered positions, this cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for gravel gardens, patios, wildlife gardens, and informal borders, offering year-round interest in Mediterranean and temperate settings.

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 pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered 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 pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered

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 pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered?

Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered need?

Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered 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 pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered hardy in the UK?

Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered 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 pedunculata subsp. pedunculata dark-flowered?

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

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