Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Alba'
dwarf white English lavender
'Nana Alba' is a bushy compact evergreen shrub to 30cm, with narrow grey leaves and white flowers in short spikes in late summer
Synonyms
Lavandula spica 'Nana Alba'Lavandula angustifolia 'Alba Nana'
see moreLavandula angustifolia 'Baby White'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Dwarf White'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Grey Silver Green | ||
Autumn | Grey Silver Green | |||
Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Lavandula are small aromatic evergreen shrubs with usually narrow, simple, entire, toothed or lobed leaves and small tubular flowers in dense spikes in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. See lavender cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to rosemary beetle and cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
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