Hardy lavender varieties for the garden
However, not all of the estimated 25 to 30 varieties of lavender can be planted out in the garden without further ado, after all, only the varieties of real lavender are hardy in Germany. In particular, the poppy lavender, which is often planted due to its distinctive flower shape, and the rather tall Speiklavender do not tolerate frost and should therefore not overwinter outdoors. Due to their relative insensitivity to cold, the following varieties are suitable for planting out and overwintering in the garden:
- Hidcote Blue
- Munstead
- Miss Katherine (specialty: pink flowers)
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The varieties mentioned are exclusively real lavender. Lavandin varieties (Lavandula intermedia) are only winter-hardy, but not hardy. This also includes such attractive variants as the white blooming lavender “Edelweiss”, the purple “Grosso” or the light blue “Hidcote Giant”.
The right location for garden lavender
In addition to the right variety, the location must also be right. Lavender needs a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden. You will not enjoy your plants for long in partially shaded or even shady locations. In addition, the soil should be permeable and poor in nutrients, which is why lavender thrives in rock gardens or gravel beds. The plant feels most comfortable in a south-facing location, perhaps on a non-shadowy, warming house wall.
Do roses and lavender go together?
Lavender is often touted as the ideal companion for roses, but these two plants go together visually, but not in terms of their needs. Roses need nutrient-rich, moist soil and need regular fertilization - in these conditions, however, the lavender dies quickly. Therefore, you should at least plant cultivated roses and lavender with a little distance and also prepare the soil for lavender accordingly. In the case of wild roses, on the other hand, things look a little different, because they have similar requirements as lavender.
Maintaining lavender in the garden
Caring for garden lavender is just as easy. The plant does not have to be watered or fertilized regularly. Only a regular cut in spring and possibly in summer is necessary so that the lavender does not lignify over time. You should also enrich the soil with a little lime once a year.
Tips & Tricks
Lady's mantle and cranesbill are particularly suitable companions for cultivated roses. These have similar requirements in terms of location and care and also bloom similarly profuse.
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