woolly lavender
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L. lanata is an evergreen dwarf shrub to 75cm tall, with white-woolly stems and leaves, and dark purple flowers in long-stemmed aromatic spikes
Scientific classification
- Species
- woolly lavender (Lavandula lanata)
- 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 woolly lavender
Distribution map
Spain
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of woolly lavender
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woolly 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. 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 seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Overwinter in frost free conditions and on the dry side. 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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