Lavandula x intermedia 'Abrialii' (lavender 'Abrialii') — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula x intermedia 'Abrialii' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with silver-grey or grey-green foliage. Lavandula x intermedia 'Abrialii' 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 intermedia 'Abrialii' is a bushy cultivar of the Lavandula genus, which comprises compact, aromatic evergreen shrubs with narrow, simple leaves that can be entire, toothed, or lobed. This cultivar features silver-grey or grey-green foliage and produces small tubular flowers arranged in dense spikes during the summer. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. 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 intermedia 'Abrialii' 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 intermedia 'Abrialii'

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 intermedia 'Abrialii'?

Lavandula x intermedia 'Abrialii' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula x intermedia 'Abrialii' need?

Lavandula x intermedia 'Abrialii' 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 intermedia 'Abrialii' hardy in the UK?

Lavandula x intermedia 'Abrialii' 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 intermedia 'Abrialii'?

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.

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