White English Lavender Plants

November 14, 2024 Post a Comment

White english lavender plants

White lavender: characteristics of Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Alba' 'Nana Alba' is one of the first stably white-flowering cultivars of Lavandula angustifolia and grows extremely compact and low to a height of about 35 cm.

What is the difference between lavender and English lavender?

Both lavender varieties have a lovely scent, but to a well trained nose, it's easy to spot the difference. English lavender is much lighter and sweeter than French lavender because it has less camphor, a chemical with a piney, woody scent.

How tall does white lavender get?

The plants are very small and average a compact 12-16” tall.

Is white lavender a perennial?

Very low growing, compact, with highly fragrant foliage perfect for edging a bed or walk. Lavandula angustifolia 'Potpourri White', is a perennial zones 6-9 with a height of 10-12 inches. Space plants about a foot apart. Large white blooms are displayed on sturdy stems.

Which is the best white lavender?

1. Nana Alba Lavender. Nana Alba Lavender is perhaps the most popular variety of white lavender. This dwarf variety of English Lavender is well suited to the front of border gardens and to growing in containers.

Does English lavender come back year after year?

If you have lavender plants that are hardy in your growing zone (see our Lavender 101 post for more information on this), it is likely that they will return year after year for a decade or two. But even the toughest perennials may still look quite grisly after their long winter dormancy.

How do you take care of white lavender?

Place your container grown lavender plants somewhere they receive full sun (at least eight hours per day) and water them sparingly. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, but don't let it get so dry that the plant wilts. Lavender likes heat, and many varieties won't survive a cold winter.

Is white lavender hardy?

It is an English variety of Lavender that is well suited to our climate (other than wet soils) and hardy in all but the coldest winters.

How fast does white lavender grow?

Lavender is a slow grower and may take one to three months to reach transplanting size. The greatest threat to lavender seeds and seedlings is fungus. Keep soil mix moist, but provide good air circulation to help reduce disease outbreaks.

Should I cut back my lavender every year?

An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant's lifespan.

Does lavender spread once planted?

Lavender is a small shrub that usually grows 20 to 24 inches tall and wide. The height includes the flower stalks, so when not in bloom, the foliage may be only a foot tall. The plant does not spread as thyme, oregano, and other herbs tend to.

Can lavender be left outside in winter?

As mentioned above, English lavender is winter-hardy to Zone 5 and may only need a bit of help in the form of a thin layer of straw. Otherwise, lavender shouldn't need any extra care outdoors. Spanish and French lavenders, on the other hand, are only hardy to Zone 8, and will need to be brought indoors in colder areas.

Which English lavender is the most fragrant?

The most fragrant Lavender plants are the Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia). Several cultivars of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) are also prized for their delightful scent. Lavandula x intermedia, also called Lavandin, is a hybrid cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia.

What is the most beautiful lavender plant?

The highly fragrant French lavender (Lavandula stoechas, 1-3') has some of the showiest flowers of all the lavenders. The Mediterranean native was grown by the Romans for its exceptional scent, and its ability to thrive in hot and dry conditions. It is a bit hardier, surviving to USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10.

Which lavender smells the strongest?

Commonly grown in the lavender fields of France, 'Grosso' lavandin plants are the most fragrant of all lavenders. Its strongly scented purple flowers are often used in making perfumes and sachets.

What is the lifespan of English lavender?

English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, is native not to England but to mountainous areas of southern Europe. It is the hardiest, although fairly short-lived, and must be replaced after 3-5 years.

Does English lavender spread?

It can spread up to 1-5 feet in its lifetime. That is, English lavenders can live up to 15 years. That means its spreading rate is low. To ensure minimal spread, prune the seed-bearing flowers in late summer.

Should I cover my lavender for winter?

Third, it is important to cover your Lavender plants (zone 5 and below) with winter protection. Being that Lavender is an evergreen shrub, these plants are susceptible to winter burn and have a hard time fighting the natural winter elements.

Should you deadhead lavender?

Proper pruning and deadheading of lavender plants will increase your harvest of flower spikes for dried flowers and make your plants more beautiful and healthy. Lavender benefits greatly from being pruned in mid-spring and deadheaded in the summer.

Where is the best place to plant lavender?

Plant lavender in a spot that gets at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day (“full sun”). Lavender thrives in most soil qualities, from poor to moderately fertile. Lavender makes only one demand of soil: It must drain well. Standing water and wet areas could encourage root rot.