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Choosing Lavender Plants for Zone 8. English lavender (Lavendula augustifolia) is one of the most commonly grown varieties of lavender and is hardy in zones 4-8. In zone 8, English lavender can struggle with the heat. Lightly shading English lavender from afternoon sun can help it grow better.
- Which lavender is the hardiest?
- How cold can lavender tolerate?
- Which lavenders are hardy?
- What hardiness zone is lavender?
- What is the prettiest lavender?
- Which lavender smells the strongest?
- Does lavender die over winter?
- What can I plant next to lavender?
- Should I cover lavender for winter?
- What happens if you don't prune lavender?
- Does lavender come back every year?
- How do I protect my lavender in the winter?
Which lavender is the hardiest?
Best Cold-Hardy Lavender
In colder locations most plants will experience some dieback, meaning that their green growth will disappear completely in the winter months and may or may not return. 'Hidcote' and 'Munstead' are the most cold-hardy and least likely to be killed back to the ground in zone 5.
How cold can lavender tolerate?
Cold hardy lavender does actually exist. The English varieties can withstand temperatures of -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 C.) while the French can only withstand temperatures of 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 C.) or higher.
Which lavenders are hardy?
Choosing lavenders to grow
Firstly, it's worth noting that English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, is more hardy and long-lived than French and Spanish lavenders, Lavandula dentata and Lavandula stoechas.
What hardiness zone is lavender?
Lavenders thrive in the arid West, but are best grown as annuals or container plants in the South, as they do not thrive in areas of high humidity (with the exception of Lavandula dentata and L. stoechas). Most are hardy from Zones 5 to 9; Spanish Lavender (L. stoechas) is only hardy in Zones 7 to 9.
What is the prettiest lavender?
The highly fragrant French lavender (Lavandula stoechas, 1-3') has some of the showiest flowers of all the lavenders. The Mediterranean native was grown by the Romans for its exceptional scent, and its ability to thrive in hot and dry conditions. It is a bit hardier, surviving to USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10.
Which lavender smells the strongest?
The most fragrant Lavender plants are the Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia). Several cultivars of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) are also prized for their delightful scent. Lavandula x intermedia, also called Lavandin, is a hybrid cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia.
Does lavender die over winter?
Lavender is a hardy plant, however winter winds can damage the branches and foliage.
What can I plant next to lavender?
Lavender prefers full sun and has many companion plants that can protect it from pests and stimulate its growth. Plants that are particularly good companion plants for lavender include: Herbs: Basil and oregano increase the vitality and growth of nearby lavender plants by repelling aphids and various species of flies.
Should I cover lavender for winter?
Winter lavender protection is important for your Lavandula oil producers. ... These plants may need a sheet covering the lavender bush during winter ice storms. Most damage occurs when ice coats stems, leaves, and base for several days. Snow will insulate lavender plants only if no ice has accumulated before the snow fall.
What happens if you don't prune lavender?
An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant's lifespan.
Does lavender come back every year?
Lavender is a perennial herb that continues to grow each year. ... Lavender is a woody perennial, so it does continue to grow from year to year, but the stems remain upright through the winter in preparation for new spring growth. With proper care and pruning, lavender will survive in the garden for years to come.
How do I protect my lavender in the winter?
If you don't get a good reliable snow cover, cover your plant bases with a well draining mulch, such as pea gravel, and/or cover the plant itself with a breathable fabric cover (like burlap or gardening blanket fabric), to protect from wind and freezing temperatures.
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