French lavender
Also known as: sweet-scented lavender
L. dentata is a spreading, bushy shrub with narrow, dark green leaves with finely lobed edges. In mid- and late summer, long, unbranched stalks carry short, dense spikes of slightly fragrant, purple-blue flowers tipped with purple bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- French lavender (Lavandula dentata)
- Genus
- Lavandula
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 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 French lavender
Distribution map
Southern Europe to Arabia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of French lavender
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French lavender 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. Prune after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a cold frame in spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. See lavender cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. 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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