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Lavandula x christiana (Lavender christiana)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.75m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.75m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Lavandula x christiana

Other names: Lavender christiana


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Genus: Lavandula

Variety or cultivar: L. x christiana is an evergreen, aromatic perennial with soft silvery-green, serrated foliage and blue, errect flowers in summer.

Lavandula x christiana is: Evergreen

Flower: Blue in Summer

Foliage: Pale-green, Silvery-grey in All seasons

Fragrance: The flowers are highly scented. Good for drying.

Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming

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Specific pests: Cuckoo spit , Rosemary leaf beetle

Specific diseases: Grey mould

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Lavandula x christiana (Lavender christiana) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers, Rock, Wildlife

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Does best in a sheltered position.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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