Lavandula Tiara
Botanical name
Lavandula ‘Tiara’
Other names
French lavender ‘Tiara’, Lavandula stoechas ‘Fair 10’ , Lavandula ‘Tiara’
Genus
Lavandula
Variety or Cultivar
‘Tiara’ _ ‘Tiara’ is a compact, upright, evergreen shrub with narrow, silver-green foliage. From spring to summer it has large deep blue flower heads topped with cream bracts.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers are highly scented. Good for drying.
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming
Flower
Cream, Deep-blue in Spring; Deep-blue, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers
Specific diseases
Grey mould
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Lavandula ‘Tiara’ (French lavender ‘Tiara’) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Does best in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
