Overview
Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles 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, the Spanish lavender or topped lavender (U.S.) or French lavender (U.K.), is a species of lavender native to the Mediterranean Basin.
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.
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 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles 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 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles 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 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series)?
Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series) need?
Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles 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 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series) hardy in the UK?
Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles 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 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series)?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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