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Lavandula canariensis

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A half-hardy evergreen shrub, with finely divided, slightly hairy grey-green leaves. Spikes of small, fragrant blue flowers, opening from dark purple buds, are borne on slender branching stems in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Lavandula canariensis (Lavandula canariensis)
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
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Distribution of Lavandula canariensis

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Lavandula canariensis

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Lavandula canariensis care guide

Water when soil dries halfway, avoid constantly waterlogged substrate
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water when soil dries halfway, avoid constantly waterlogged substrate

Fertilizing

Low-nitrogen lavender feed monthly warm spring summer growing time

Pruning

Shorten 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

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Growing

Thrives in well-drained, ideally slightly alkaline soil; will not tolerate waterlogging. In warmer regions, may be planted out in a sunny, sheltered position with winter protection. In areas prone to frost, grow in containers and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. See lavender cultivation for more advice

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