GardenWizzPlant Care Card
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia · Shrub
Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Height × Spread
60–90 cm × 60–90 cm
Soil
Well-drained chalk, loam or sand; neutral to alkaline pH; low to moderate fertility
Toxicity
Mildly toxic to dogs and cats if ingested
The Gardening Year
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune
Watch out for
Rosemary beetle: Hand-pick adults and larvae; encourage birds and ground beetles; tolerate light damage
Froghopper (cuckoo spit): Harmless to established plants; dislodge with a jet of water if unsightly
Grey mould (Botrytis): Improve drainage and air flow; cut out affected growth; avoid overhead watering