Overview

Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers, herb gardens, gravel gardens, mediterranean-style planting and coastal planting.

About

Lavandula stoechas 'Coco Rose' (French lavender) is a bushy cultivar of the Lavandula genus, known for its compact, aromatic evergreen shrubs with narrow, simple leaves. This cultivar features silver-grey or grey-green foliage and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H5, it flowers in spring and summer, making it suitable for borders, containers, herb gardens, gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style, and coastal planting.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lavandula

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type
Shrubs
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Silver-grey or grey-green
Suggested uses
Borders, Containers, Herb gardens, Gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style planting, Coastal planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series)

Propagation
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance
Rosemary beetle, Cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Disease resistance
Grey moulds (Botrytis), Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series)?

Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series) need?

Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series) hardy in the UK?

Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Lavandula stoechas Coco Rose (Coco Series)?

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.

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