The lavender, originally from the Mediterranean region, also convinces in this country with a variety of colors and fragrances. Choosing hardy lavender allows for a cultivation period of up to 30 years.

In a nutshell

  • different growth heights allow for consistent planting
  • Extensive range of colors from white to pink to violet
  • extended flowering periods from May to October
  • ideal as a plant partner
  • uniform requirements of the varieties in terms of location and care

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most popular garden plants due to its variety of colors and shapes. However, not all commercially available varieties are winter-hardy, which is why special attention should be paid to the degree of winter hardiness when buying. In addition, lavender is characterized by low maintenance and is therefore also suitable for beginners.

Hardy lavender varieties from A to D

Alba

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 40 to 50 centimeters
  • Flower color: white
  • Flower shape: lip-shaped
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 10 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: suitable for planting in tubs

Blue Cushion

Source: Manfred Werner - Tsui, Light blue cushion lavender Blue Cushion (Lavandula angustifolia) flower gardens Hirschstetten Vienna 2014 a, edited by Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 20 to 30 centimeters
  • Flower color: dark blue, violet
  • Flower shape: short panicles
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Winter hardiness: frost-resistant up to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: ideal plant partner for roses

Blue Ice

  • Growth form: compact growth
  • Growth height: 40 to 50 centimeters
  • Flower color: light blue
  • Flower shape: long panicles
  • Flowering period: June to July
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: particularly suitable for edging beds

Blue Scent

Growth form: compact growth

Growth height: 25 to 40 centimeters

Flower color: dark blue

Flower shape: spike-like

Flowering period: June to August

Location: sunny place

Hardiness: hardy to - 15 degrees Celsius

Special feature: very attractive to insects

Notice: In addition to the flowers of the hardy lavender variety "Blue Scent", the leaves and shoots also give off a pleasant smell.

DwarfBlue

  • Growth form: compact growth
  • Growth height: 40 to 50 centimeters
  • Flower color: dark blue, violet
  • Flower shape: short panicles
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Winter hardiness: frost-resistant up to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: particularly suitable for edging beds

Hardy lavender varieties from E to I

real lavender

true lavender, Lavandula angustifolia
  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 60 to 80 centimeters
  • Flower color: soft violet
  • Flower shape: long panicles
  • Flowering period: June to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: very attractive to insects

Ellagance Purple

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 20 to 30 centimeters
  • Flower color: violet
  • Flower shape: spike-like
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: is ideal for planting a scented hedge

Fernleaf Lavender (Lavandula multifida L.)

  • Growth form: compact growth
  • Growth height: 30 to 50 centimeters
  • Flower color: soft violet
  • Flower shape: short panicles
  • Flowering period: May to October
  • Location: sunny place
  • Winter hardiness: frost-resistant up to - 5 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: very attractive to insects

Hidcote Blue

  • Growth form: compact growth
  • Growth height: 25 to 40 centimeters
  • Flower color: dark blue, violet
  • Flower shape: spike-like
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: ideal plant partner for roses

Hidcote Pink

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 30 to 40 centimeters
  • Flower color: dark blue, violet
  • Flower shape: spike-like
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: is ideal for planting a scented hedge

Imperial Gem

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 30 to 50 centimeters
  • Flower color: pink
  • Flower shape: spike-like
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: suitable for planting in tubs

Notice: The hardy lavender variety "Imperial Gem" overwinters above ground in the woody shoots compared to many other varieties.

Hardy lavender varieties from J to W

Jamlitz

  • Growth form: compact growth
  • Growth height: 50 to 60 centimeters
  • Flower color: dark blue, violet
  • Flower shape: long panicles
  • Flowering period: June to July
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 20 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: particularly suitable for edging beds

Miss Katherine

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 60 to 70 centimeters
  • Flower color: pink, violet
  • Flower shape: spike-like
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 10 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: very attractive to insects

Munstead

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 25 to 40 centimeters
  • Flower color: dark blue, violet
  • Flower shape: spike-like
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny place
  • Winter hardiness: frost-resistant up to - 15 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: ideal plant partner for roses

Provence lavender

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 80 to 90 centimeters
  • Flower color: white, delicate violet
  • Flower shape: long panicles
  • Flowering period: May to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 10 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: is ideal for planting a scented hedge

French lavender (Lavandula stoechas)

  • Growth form: crown-shaped growth
  • Growth height: 30 to 100 centimeters
  • Flower color: black, violet
  • Flower shape: long panicles
  • Flowering time: March to August
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 10 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: suitable for planting in tubs

spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia)

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 60 to 80 centimeters
  • Flower color: dark blue, violet
  • Flower shape: short panicles
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Location: sunny place
  • Winter hardiness: frost-resistant up to - 5 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: has very broad leaves

Woolly Lavender (Lavandula lanata)

  • Growth form: bushy growth
  • Growth height: 50 to 75 centimeters
  • Flower color: soft to dark violet
  • Flower shape: short panicles
  • Flowering period: June to September
  • Location: sunny place
  • Hardiness: hardy to - 10 degrees Celsius
  • Special feature: has hairy leaves that shimmer silvery at the same time

frequently asked Questions

When is the best time to plant hardy lavender?

In order to achieve sufficient winter hardiness before the first frost, we recommend planting out the lavender in May after the ice saints. This creates the largest possible time interval between the frost periods, which allows extensive rooting of the plant.

Which plants are suitable as planting partners for lavender?

Lavender is an ideal plant partner for various plants. In practice, it is often planted together with roses, herbs or ornamental grasses. In principle, however, lavender is very compatible with almost all native plants. In order to create a visually appealing image, however, it is advisable to combine low-contrast varieties with high-contrast plants and vice versa.

Are additional protective measures to be taken in outdoor planting despite the winter hardiness?

Despite the winter hardiness up to a temperature of up to -15 degrees Celsius, it is advisable to take additional protective measures to make it easier for the plant to overwinter. Mats made of fleece or coconut or the application of brushwood and mulch are particularly suitable for this.

Do varieties grown in tubs need different frost protection than outdoor specimens?

Varieties planted in pots must be specially protected from freezing of the substrate. The planter should therefore be protected with additional materials such as polystyrene or jute.

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