Lavender – White – Guide & Ordering

White lavender. Perfect for a bouquet, as a gift or when you want to impress without any fuss.

White Lavender – A Classic Beauty

White lavender is a wonderful variety of the classic lavender that offers elegance and refined beauty. This white lavender is perfect when you want to create something truly special without any fuss. With its airy, soft charm, white lavender works beautifully both as a cut flower and as a decorative plant. White lavender is known for its long-stemmed, white flowers that form beautiful spikes along the stem.

This beautiful flower originally comes from the Mediterranean region, but white lavender thrives equally well in the British climate. Lavender is an aromatic plant that attracts bees to the garden year after year, and the white variety gives a particularly bright and spring-like impression. The classic, calming colour makes white lavender a perfect choice for both modern and traditional settings.

Care and Longevity

White lavender is very easy to care for both in a vase and in the garden. The flowers need only a little water to thrive optimally – in fact, it's better to avoid overwatering than to give too much. Place your white lavender in a bright spot without direct sunlight for best longevity.

White lavender grows beautifully in a sunny spot in the garden and loves well-draining soil. It's worth noting that white lavender can be toxic to pets, so place the bouquet in a safe spot if you have cats or dogs at home.

White Lavender as a Gift

White lavender is a classic gift suitable for many occasions. White lavender is especially perfect for a birthday – a flower that is both beautiful and practical. Give white lavender when you want to impress without making a big fuss. A bouquet of white lavender is beautifully enhanced by green foliage or other white flowers for a harmonious result.

Send or give white lavender as a heartfelt gift to someone special. White lavender represents purity, calm and quiet affection, which makes it a thoughtful choice for almost any occasion.

Quick facts – Lavender – White

Colour
white
Latin name
Lavandula angustifolia
Type
garden perennial
Flowering
july-august
Light
full sun
Water
low
Height
30-60 cm
Vase life
7-10 days
Scent
strong
Toxic to Pets
yes
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FAQ about Lavender – White

When does lavender flower?
Lavender flowers in summer, with a long-lasting display of fragrant flower spikes that attract bees and butterflies.
How big does lavender grow?
Lavandula angustifolia grows about 40-80 cm tall and roughly as wide, forming a compact, rounded shrub with silvery-grey leaves.
What growing conditions does lavender need?
Lavender wants full sun and very well-drained, ideally sandy or gritty soil. It copes well with drought but not with wet or heavy clay, especially in winter. Avoid rich soil and heavy feeding.
Is lavender hardy?
Yes, Lavandula angustifolia is the hardiest lavender and comes through winter well as long as the soil drains freely. Winter wet is a far greater danger than frost.
How should lavender be cared for and pruned?
Lavender needs little care. Trim it lightly after flowering and cut it back by about a third in spring when new growth starts, but never cut into old bare wood, as it rarely regrows from there.

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