Lavandula angustifolia 'Vicenza Blue' (English lavender 'Vicenza Blue')

Cultivation

Plant in well-drained, preferably alkaline to neutral soil in sun. Tolerates acid soil. Best in a sheltered position. Will not tolerate waterlogged conditions. High nitrogen fertilisers & manure will cause the plant to flop. Semi-evergreen in colder areas

Suggested uses

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

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

The flowers are strongly fragrant and suitable for drying.

Toxicity

Not toxic