Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series) (French lavender 'Sweetberry Ruffles') — Bushy

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 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series) is a cultivar of French lavender with silver-grey foliage and a compact, well-branched habit. It flowers from June to September. Best sited in full sun on free-draining soils and a sheltered, south-facing spot. Suitable for borders and containers where its foliage gives a cool, grey tone.

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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In the garden

Lavandula stoechas 'Sweetberry Ruffles' (Ruffles Series) is a cultivar of Lavandula in the Lamiaceae family, selected for its silver-grey leaves and compact, well-branched growth. The plant produces its summer displays from June to September, with flower heads carried above the foliage. Plant in full sun on chalk, loam or sandy soils; it tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline pH so long as drainage is good. Avoid heavy, poorly drained sites — the root system prefers a dry, free-draining medium. A south-facing, sheltered position reduces winter wet and cold exposure, and its H5 hardiness rating (hardy) means it will survive typical UK winters when given those conditions. ' Ruffles' suits a range of garden uses: mixed borders, herb beds, gravel and Mediterranean-style schemes, coastal plots and containers where good drainage can be ensured. In pots use a freely draining compost and lift or protect large containers in regions with winter exposure. Expect flowers between June and September that rise above the foliage and extend the summer interest of a sunny bed or paved terrace.

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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