Lavandula pinnata
Care, watering, light and tips for Lavandula pinnata on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Lavandula pinnata
Lavandula pinnata, known as Canary Island Lavender, is a perennial shrub native to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its finely divided leaves and aromatic purple flower spikes, making it ideal for Mediterranean gardens, rockeries, or as a striking accent plant in pots, adding an exotic and fragrant touch.
Native range
Canary Islands
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and compact growth. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry completely between waterings, as it is very susceptible to waterlogging. It prefers well-drained, sandy or stony soils, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot and plant death.
How to save a dying Lavandula pinnata
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or grayish, wilted, dry leaves. Brittle stems.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, check drainage, water very little if soil is dry. DO NOT overwater.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of direct sun. It does NOT tolerate constant moisture at its roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Requires patience and a very dry, sunny environment.