Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' (Lavender) — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and garden edging.

About

Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' is a well-branched evergreen member of the mint family, grown for its summer display. It performs best in full sun on sharply drained soils such as chalk, loam or sand and suits south- or west-facing positions. The plant tolerates both exposed and sheltered sites and is hardy to H5. Flowers appear June to September.

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 x int. 'Edelweiss' belongs to the genus Lavandula in the family Lamiaceae and is cultivated for garden planting rather than wild stands. Its evergreen, well-branched habit holds its shape through the year and supports a reliable run of blooms from June to September. Place the plant in a sunny, south- or west-facing spot with very good drainage; ideal soils include chalk, loam or sand and it will tolerate acid, neutral or alkaline pH. It copes with exposed coastal conditions as well as more sheltered sites, and is classed H5 (hardy) for UK gardens. Use this lavender in containers on patios, in gravel or Mediterranean-style beds, along borders and slopes, or in cottage and wildlife gardens where pollinators are encouraged. It is also suitable for city courtyard planting and for edging flower beds. Expect flowers from June to September.

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, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss'

Propagation: 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 int. 'Edelweiss'?

Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' need?

Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' 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 int. 'Edelweiss' hardy in the UK?

Lavandula x int. 'Edelweiss' 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 int. 'Edelweiss'?

Semi-hardwood cuttings.

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