lavandin
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A bushy evergreen shrub, with narrow, aromatic grey-green leaves. Spikes of small, fragrant purple flowers are borne on slender stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia)
- Genus
- Lavandula
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lavandin
Distribution map
Southeastern France
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lavandin
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lavandin care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningShorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun in well-drained soil; for more advice, see lavender cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to rosemary beetle and cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
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