Species lavandin
trumpet-like white-blue, small flowers with dark-green, slender stems, and dark-green sepals

lavandin

Lavandula intermedia 'Alba'

Lavandin (Lavandula intermedia 'Alba') is an evergreen shrub with a compact form and delicate, white flowers. Reaching up to two feet in height and width, their fragrant, needle-like leaves make them a perfect choice for borders and beds. These hardy perennials are drought and heat tolerant, blooming in mid to late summer. Valued for their medicinal and culinary uses, their oils also produce a wonderfully aromatic scent during the drying process. Whether used as a fresh cut flower or to make essential oils, Lavandin plants are a fantastic addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Lavandin (Lavandula intermedia 'Alba') should be watered thoroughly once per week during its growing season. When providing water, it is important not to overwater and make sure that the soil is completely saturated. Allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. In periods of extended heat and dryness, the plant may benefit from light waterings more frequently. Make sure that water is not allowed to stand and that the root zone is well drained. During the dormant season, water lavandin only when the soil is dry to the touch.

sunlight

Lavandin (Lavandula intermedia 'Alba') is best grown in full sunlight for 4-6 hours per day with some afternoon shade. It prefers sun in the morning and afternoon shade during hot summer days. Sunlight in well-drained soil will allow the lavandin plant to develop nice and strong roots. Lavandin thrives in cooler climates and enjoys the warmth of summer and should not be exposed to too much heat. It will benefit from full sun in the morning hours and partial shade during the afternoon hours. This will help the plant thrive and also help protect its delicate, yet highly fragrant flowers from burning or wilting in the intense midday heat. When grown in a pot or container, lavandin should be placed in a location in direct sunlight for at least 4-6 hours per day. It should also be brought indoors during cool or cold weather as lavandin is not cold-hardy and susceptible to frost damage.

pruning

For the lavandin shrub, pruning should be done in late winter or early spring once the plant has finished flowering. This lavender species grows best in full sun and should be pruned to maintain an attractive and healthy shape. To encourage new growth, remove about 1-third of the previous season’s growth. Start by removing any dead, diseased, or damaged branches and then shape the remaining branches to the desired shape. It is important to remove any flowering stems after flowering to ensure continuing production of new growth. To prevent over-pruning, do not prune more than 1-third of the previous season's growth.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Lavandula intermedia 'Alba' typically starts flowering in June.

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