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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 bold 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. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round color and texture, extending its ornamental appeal well beyond the flowering season.

DESCRIPTION
Lavandula angustifolia 'Platinum Blonde' is a distinctive cultivar of English lavender known for its bold 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. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round color and texture, extending its ornamental appeal well beyond the flowering season.

  • Family: Lamiaceae
    Height: 12 to 18 inches
    Width: 12 to 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: Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape
    Growing Zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
    Wildlife Attractors: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Pathways & Walkways
    ‍ ‍ ● Rock Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Manzanita         California lilac
         Poppy                Foxtail lily
         Oregano            Globe artichoke

    Design Tip:
    Use ‘Platinum Blonde’ along pathways, at the front of borders, or in containers where its variegated foliage can brighten surrounding plantings. Pair it with darker green foliage to emphasize the creamy-white margins and give the planting greater contrast and definition.