GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
60–90 cm × 60–90 cm
Soil
Well-drained chalk, loam or sand; neutral to alkaline pH; low to moderate fertility
Flowering
July–August
Toxicity
Mildly toxic to dogs and cats if ingested

The Gardening Year

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🌱 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

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