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.
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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