Lavender 'White Summer' P11(1L)

Lavender 'White Summer' – Elegant White Variety for the Garden

Lavender 'White Summer' (Lavandula angustifolia 'White Summer') is an extremely decorative variety of narrow-leaved lavender, which is distinguished by pure white, aromatic flowers and silvery-green leaves. It is an excellent choice for those who appreciate the classic beauty of lavender, but are looking for a subtler, elegant alternative to the traditional purple varieties. This long-lived, melliferous plant is perfect for flower beds, borders, herb gardens and pots.

Main features of lavender 'White Summer'

Flowers

• Colour: Snow-white, slightly creamy in full sun.
• Shape: Slender, elongated inflorescences with small flowers with an intense fragrance.
• Flowering period: June–August, with the possibility of reflowering after pruning.
• Decorativeness: The flowers last for a long time, contrasting beautifully with the green-silvery foliage.

List

• Colour: Silvery-green, narrow and aromatic.
• Seasonality: Evergreen – they maintain an attractive appearance also outside the flowering season.
• Decorativeness: They form dense, compact clumps, giving structure to the beds.

Cut

• Form: A compact, cushion-shaped shrub.
• Height: It reaches 40–50 cm with flowers.
• Width: It grows 40–60 cm, forming dense clumps.

Cultivation requirements for lavender 'White Summer'

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun – essential for abundant flowering and aromatic foliage.
• Soil: Permeable, dry, sandy loam, moderately alkaline.
• Humidity: It does not tolerate excess moisture – heavy, waterlogged soils should be avoided.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Minimal – it is best to water moderately, especially during prolonged heat.
• Fertilization: In spring, you can use fertilizer for flowering plants or a small amount of compost.

Care

• Trimming: After the first flowering, it is worth pruning the inflorescences to stimulate the plant to bloom again.
• Reproduction: The easiest way is through stem cuttings taken in summer.
• Wintering: Fully frost hardy (zone 5–9), but in colder regions it is worth mulching the base of the plant.

The use of lavender 'White Summer'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Mixed borders: Goes well with sage, catnip, ornamental grasses and roses.
• Edging and paths: Ideal for planting along alleys, where its smell makes a walk more pleasant.

Rock gardens and dry places

• It grows well in harsh, dry conditions where other plants may struggle to survive.

Pots and containers

• It is perfect for growing in pots on balconies and terraces.

Herb and naturalistic gardens

• It can be planted in herb gardens, where its flowers and leaves are suitable for drying and use in aromatherapy.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes