Overview
Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' is a bushy perennial shrub in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen, silver-grey or grey-green foliage. It typically grows around 0.8 m tall. Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' 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 and mediterranean-style planting. It is native to Mediterranean Basin.
About
Lavandula stoechas, the Spanish lavender or topped lavender (U.S.) or French lavender (U.K.), is a species of lavender native to the Mediterranean Basin.
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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
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Silver-grey or grey-green
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Herb gardens, Gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style planting
- Native to
- Mediterranean Basin
- Fragrance
- Strong, aromatic
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Softwood cuttings of new growth in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Rosemary beetle, Cuckoo spit (froghopper nymphs)
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Grey moulds, Lavender shab, Fungal leaf spots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush'?
Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' need?
Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' 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.
How big does Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' grow?
Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' reaches a height of 0.8 m.
Is Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' hardy in the UK?
Lavandula stoechas 'Fairy Wings Blush' 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 'Fairy Wings Blush'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Softwood cuttings of new growth in early summer.
More in the Lavandula genus
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Torramhor'Lavender
- Lavandula dentata 'Evermlv19'Fringed Lavender
- Lavandula stoechas 'Giant Summer' (Butterfly Garden Series)
- Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series)French lavender 'Sweetberry Ruffles'
- Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifoliaEnglish lavender
- Lavandula stoechas LaVela Compact Dark Violet ('Klelv15115'PBR)Spanish Lavender
- Lavandula x ginginsii 'Downderry Velvet'
- Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss'Lavender