Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte Series) (French lavender [Javelin Forte Deep Rose]) — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte 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 Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') is a bushy cultivar of French lavender, belonging to the genus Lavandula, which comprises compact, aromatic evergreen shrubs with narrow, simple leaves. This cultivar features silver-grey foliage and produces small tubular flowers in dense spikes during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained chalk, loam, or sand soils of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders, containers, herb gardens, gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style, and coastal plantings.

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 Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte 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 Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte 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 Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte Series)?

Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte Series) need?

Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte 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 Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte Series) hardy in the UK?

Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte 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 Javelin Forte Deep Rose ('Labz0006') (Javelin Forte Series)?

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.

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