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Lavandula angustifolia 'Alba'

White English Lavender

$20

19cm Pot

Mature height: 

45 - 60 cm

 Mature width:

45 - 60 cm

A neat, compact evergreen shrub with soft, silver-grey, aromatic foliage. Produces an elegant, continuous display of spikes bearing pure, crisp, clean-white, fragrant flowers throughout the summer months.

Growing Conditions

Soil

Well-drained, poor, sandy, or gravelly alkaline soil.

Sunlight

Full sun is essential for a dense cushion and bright floral show.

Flower

Elegant, clean-white fragrant flower spikes in summer.

Care & Maintenance

Lavandula angustifolia 'Alba' is a classic, hardy lavender that features beautiful, white flowers and aromatic foliage.
• Prune back firmly after flowering to maintain shape.
• Plant in sunny, well-draining, and gritty garden soil.
• Very drought-tolerant once established in the ground.
• Hardy against frost and cold Central Otago winds.

Common Uses for

Lavandula angustifolia 'Alba'

01

White Border Accent

Provides a clean, elegant, neutral floral element that illuminates dark-coloured beds.

02

Monochromatic Garden

Essential component for "white garden" designs, providing reliable, clean structure.

03

Low Path Lining

Outlines sunny pathways with a soft, fragrant, neat, white structural ribbon.

04

Container Thriller

Packs sunny, high-end patio pots with a delicate, white, long-flowering cushion.

Need Advice?

If you’re unsure whether this plant is right for your space, feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to help you with plant selection.

Visit Us Today

We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.

All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.

38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra

Opening Hours

You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.

August - May:

Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

June - July:

By Appointment Only

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