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Lavandula silver Mist / 9Cm
Lavandula Silver Mist
Confirmed format: 9cm
Plant Highlights
- Intense silvery-white aromatic foliage
- Strongly fragrant purple and violet flowers
- Compact, bushy and rounded evergreen habit
- Long flowering display through summer
- Magnificent for pollinators and wildlife
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia 'Silver Mist' is a striking English lavender prized for its luminous, highly aromatic silvery-white foliage and neat, compact form. Forming a bushy, rounded evergreen shrub, it creates a wonderful year-round feature in sunny borders and containers. From July to September, elegant spires of rich purple and violet flowers rise above the shimmering leaves, releasing a strong, classic fragrance that brings wonderful sensory appeal and supports garden pollinators.
Why We Love It
- Striking silvery-white foliage offers fantastic contrast and year-round structure.
- Strongly fragrant flowers and leaves fill the garden with classic lavender scent.
- Compact, slow-growing and dwarf habit fits effortlessly into smaller spaces.
- Reliably attracts bees and butterflies to the garden during summer.
- Drought tolerant and thrives in free-draining sunny spots.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula Silver Mist |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | White |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | July, August, and September |
| Fragrance Level | Strong |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, rounded, and upright |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 30–50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30–50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 ( hardy down to -15°C ) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun in south-facing, west-facing, or east-facing aspects. Suitable for exposed, sheltered, or coastal locations. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in sand, loam, or chalk soils with a neutral pH. Excellent drainage is essential. |
| Watering | Low water need. Prefers dry to moderately dry soil conditions once established. |
| Pruning | Prune following Pruning Group 10 guidelines during March, April, August, or September. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading requirement is optional. |
| Winter Protection | No special winter protection required. |
Perfect For
- Borders and border fronts
- Containers and patios
- Low hedging and edging
- Gravel and coastal gardens
- Wildlife and cottage gardens
Good to Know
- Highly attractive to pollinators and butterflies.
- Tolerant of drought, heat, wind, and coastal salt conditions.
- Toxic if ingested and toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Provides wonderful material for cut flowers and dried flowers.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Container Suitable | Yes |
| Hedging Suitable | Yes |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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