Overview
Lavandula 'Riverina James' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula 'Riverina James' 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 'Riverina James' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Lavandula genus, known for its compact, aromatic nature and narrow, simple leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and sheltered positions, preferring fertile, well-drained soils that can be sandy, loamy, or clay with a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for various garden settings including gravel gardens, courtyards, and wildlife gardens. 'Riverina James' is of interest during spring and summer when it produces the characteristic small tubular flowers in dense spikes typical of lavender.
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 'Riverina James' 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 'Riverina James'
- 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 'Riverina James'?
Lavandula 'Riverina James' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula 'Riverina James' need?
Lavandula 'Riverina James' 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 'Riverina James' hardy in the UK?
Lavandula 'Riverina James' 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 'Riverina James'?
Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
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