Lavandula 'Heavenly Blue' (Lavender 'Heavenly Blue')

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Will tolerate acid soils. Improve drainage in clay soils as does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Does best in a sheltered position. If feeding, use a low-nitrogen fertiliser.

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 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 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 = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

The flowers are highly scented. Good for drying.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back flower stalks after flowers have faded. Trim back in spring being careful not to cut into old wood.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Propagation

Though it is possible to propagate by seed, it may not come true to type from seed.

Other plants

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