Lavender 'Provence', Lavandin 'Provence'
Many superlatives can be used to describe Lavandin ‘Provence’ (Lavandula x Intermedia) as it is one of the best lavenders for humid summers, one of the lavenders with the strongest fragrance, and one of the best lavenders for creating hedges. This prolific bloomer provides an abundant display of exceptionally large flower spikes featuring exquisite pale lavender highlights from mid to late summer. Commonly known as ‘Fat Lavender’, its flower heads can reach up to 3 in. long (8 cm).
Lavandin (Lavandula x Intermedia) is a popular hybrid lavender combining the cold-hardiness of the English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and the heat tolerance of the Portuguese lavender (Lavandula latifolia), therefore providing an answer to the gardeners’ worldwide quest for a Provencal atmosphere in their gardens. These Lavender plants are usually taller than the English Lavender and grow in shrubby compact mounds up to 36 in. tall (90 cm). They are adorned with long, loose spikes of highly fragrant flowers, ranging from dark violet to white from early to late summer. The cultivars of this group of Lavenders tend to be more tolerant of acidic conditions.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 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 | Lavandin, Lavender |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| 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, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 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 | Lavandin, Lavender |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| 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, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’ (Lavender) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’ (Lavender) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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