Ellagance Snow Lavender, English Lavender 'Ellagance Snow', Lavender 'Ellagance Snow'
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’ offers a fresh take on traditional lavender, with its white blooms providing a novel color palette for enthusiasts of this beloved herb. Its compact growth, versatile uses, and the extended flowering period make it a prized choice for gardeners seeking to incorporate the timeless beauty and aromatic allure of lavender into their outdoor spaces.
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’ is a stunning cultivar of English lavender known for its pure white flowers. It combines the classic fragrance and foliage of traditional lavender with striking white blooms, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden.
Native: This cultivar, like its species Lavandula angustifolia, is native to the Mediterranean region but has been specifically bred to excel in garden performance. Lavender belongs to the mint, deadnettle, or sage family, Lamiaceae.
Plant Type and Habit: This shrub is characterized by a compact, bushy habit, forming neat, rounded mounds. It’s a robust plant that maintains a well-defined shape, perfect for formal borders, informal cottage gardens, and container planting.
Size: ‘Ellagance Snow’ reaches a modest height of 12-14 inches (30-35 cm) and spreads 10-10 inches (25-30 cm), making it an ideal choice for small spaces and for adding structure without overwhelming the garden.
Flowers: The plant produces dense spikes of luminous white flowers that stand out against the silvery-green foliage. It blooms profusely from late spring into early summer, with the possibility of a second blooming period in late summer or early autumn if the spent flowers are promptly deadheaded.
Foliage: The foliage of ‘Ellagance Snow’ is a beautiful silver-green, providing a striking contrast to the white flowers. The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, and emit a pleasant aroma when brushed against or crushed.
Hardiness: This cultivar is hardy in USDA zones 5-8, making it a resilient choice for a variety of climates.
Uses: Its compact size and stunning flowers make it perfect for ornamental use in borders, rock gardens, and containers. The flowers can be used to flavor and decorate food and drinks, adding a touch of elegance and fragrance. Ideal for creating aromatic sachets, potpourris, and other crafts, thanks to its strong lavender scent.
Wildlife: The flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in the garden.
Deer and Rabbits: Lavender is deer and rabbit resistant, owing to its fragrant foliage, making it an excellent choice for gardens plagued by these pests.
Drought Tolerance: This lavender is highly drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal watering and thriving in dry conditions.
Toxicity: Lavender contains compounds toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if ingested in large quantities, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and lethargy. Use caution around pets.
Invasiveness: English lavender is not considered invasive. It grows well where planted without spreading aggressively.
Light: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily).
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Excellent drainage and air circulation are essential, specifically in hot, humid climates. Lavender tolerates dry soils.
Water: Allow soil to dry out between watering. Established plants are drought-tolerant.
Fertilizer: Minimal fertilization is needed. Apply a light, slow-release fertilizer in early spring, if at all.
Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring to shape and again after flowering to encourage dense growth.
Propagation: Best propagated by cuttings in summer.
English Lavender is relatively low-maintenance but can encounter some pests, diseases, and common problems
Woody Growth: Lavender becomes woody with age. Regular pruning can delay this, but plants may need replacing every few years.
Insufficient Blooming: Often due to too much nitrogen or insufficient sunlight. Ensure full sun and avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.
Legginess: Caused by inadequate light. Plant in a location that receives full sun to promote compact growth.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Lavandula |
Common names | English Lavender, Lavender |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Lavandula |
Common names | English Lavender, Lavender |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
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