{"product_id":"blanche-white-lavandin-lavender-lavandula-x-intermedia-blanche","title":"Blanche White Lavandin Lavender - Lavandula x intermedia 'Blanche'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlanche White Lavandin Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula x intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blanche') is the good all-rounder in white. This fragrant shrub grows about 70cm tall and wide, with slender grey-green foliage and heaps of white flowers in spring and summer. Lavandins, a hybrid of English and Portuguese lavender, are slightly less cold hardy than English types but carry more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers freely from spring into summer, so the plant is covered in white spikes for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxing fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is rich and soothing, and the foliage releases more when you brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and reliable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavandin lavenders are more cold tolerant than the Italian and French kinds, and an established plant tolerates frost and temperatures to -10C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The masses of flowers are a feast for pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 70cm it fits a border, a path edge or a large pot without crowding its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in drifts at the front of a bed, where the white flowers lift darker foliage and bring pollinators close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low, scented hedge that edges a path, trimmed twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in gritty rockery pockets and in containers, as long as drainage is sharp and the position is sunny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blanche White Lavandin Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny, north facing spot in full sun. It tolerates lower light with reduced flowering. It is at home in cool, dry climates and tolerates frost once established. In humid regions use a raised bed and a gravel mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil, ideally on the alkaline side, suits it. Avoid wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks, then reduce. Apply a slow release fertiliser once a year after flowering to maintain compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip over twice a year, removing only a third of the foliage and avoiding old wood. Pet owners should know that lavender can upset cats and dogs if they eat a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Blanche White Lavandin Lavender as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. Tubes arrive small, and flowering builds as the plant matures over the first seasons. Tube stock is supplied by our grower and is not always available. When the tube shows as sold out the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lavender\"\u003eBrowse the lavender collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lavender-care-guide-australia\"\u003eLavender care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for gardens and pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a lavandin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hybrid between English lavender and Portuguese lavender. Lavandins are slightly less cold hardy than English lavender, but they flower more heavily and are tough, reliable garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established plant tolerates frost and temperatures down to -10C. That hardiness comes with establishment, so plant in autumn or spring and let the roots settle before the coldest weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for drying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cut flowers dry well for arrangements and potpourri. Cut when the buds are showing colour, and hang bunches in a cool, airy room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790533460287,"sku":"LAV-INT-BLANCH-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/blanche-white-lavandin-lavender-lavandula-x-intermedia-blanche.jpg?v=1792208807","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/blanche-white-lavandin-lavender-lavandula-x-intermedia-blanche","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}