Overview
Lavandula x ginginsii is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula x ginginsii 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 x ginginsii is a bushy cultivar of the Lavandula genus, which comprises compact, aromatic evergreen shrubs with narrow, simple leaves. This cultivar features silver-grey or grey-green foliage and produces small tubular flowers in dense spikes during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is 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 x ginginsii 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 x ginginsii
- 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 x ginginsii?
Lavandula x ginginsii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula x ginginsii need?
Lavandula x ginginsii 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 x ginginsii hardy in the UK?
Lavandula x ginginsii 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 x ginginsii?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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