Overview
Lavandula x int. 'Grosso' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula x int. 'Grosso' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and garden edging.
About
Lavandula x int. 'Grosso' is a multi-stemmed lavender (Lamiaceae) with evergreen foliage and a rounded growth habit. It favours full sun and free-draining soils such as chalk, sand or loam. In UK conditions it is classed H5 (hardy) and tolerates both exposed and sheltered sites. Flowering occurs 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, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lavandula x int. 'Grosso' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lavandula x int. 'Grosso'
- 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. 'Grosso'?
Lavandula x int. 'Grosso' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavandula x int. 'Grosso' need?
Lavandula x int. 'Grosso' 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. 'Grosso' hardy in the UK?
Lavandula x int. 'Grosso' 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. 'Grosso'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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