Lavandula angustifolia ‘Platinum Blonde’ | Platinum Blonde Lavender

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DESCRIPTION
Lavandula angustifolia 'Platinum Blonde' is a distinctive cultivar of English lavender known for its striking silvery-gray and green foliage, edged in creamy-white, creating a variegated effect that is most vibrant in spring and early summer. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are highly aromatic, releasing a classic lavender scent when brushed against. In mid to late summer, 'Platinum Blonde' produces slender spikes of lavender-purple flowers that rise above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This versatile cultivar is ideal for various garden settings, including herb gardens, rock gardens, borders, and containers, where its unique foliage and fragrant blooms can be fully appreciated.

DESCRIPTION
Lavandula angustifolia 'Platinum Blonde' is a distinctive cultivar of English lavender known for its striking silvery-gray and green foliage, edged in creamy-white, creating a variegated effect that is most vibrant in spring and early summer. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are highly aromatic, releasing a classic lavender scent when brushed against. In mid to late summer, 'Platinum Blonde' produces slender spikes of lavender-purple flowers that rise above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This versatile cultivar is ideal for various garden settings, including herb gardens, rock gardens, borders, and containers, where its unique foliage and fragrant blooms can be fully appreciated.

 

  • Family: Lamiaceae
    Height: 12-18 inches
    Width: 12-24 inches
    Foliage Color: Silvery-gray and green with creamy-white edging
    Flower Color: Lavender-purple
    Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
    Light Requirements: Full sun
    Water Requirements: Low once established; drought-tolerant
    Maintenance: Moderate
    Growing Zone: 5-9
    Wildlife Attractors: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

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