Lavandin (Lavandula intermedia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Lavandin on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Lavandin
Lavandula intermedia, commonly known as lavandin or hybrid lavender, is an aromatic perennial shrub resulting from the cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia. It is characterized by its long, dense spikes of intense violet flowers, emerging on sturdy stems, creating a spectacular visual and olfactory impact in beds, borders, or as a standalone plant in Mediterranean and dry gardens.
Native range
Mediterranean regions of Europe, particularly France and Italy
Care tips
It requires full sun and prefers well-drained soils, even poor or calcareous ones, strictly avoiding waterlogging. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry completely between waterings, and it is very drought-tolerant once established. A common mistake is over-pruning into old wood or neglecting to prune after flowering, which can reduce its vigor and bloom. It benefits from a hard prune after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage new blooms.
How to save a dying Lavandin
- Warning signs
- Gray, soft, or wilting leaves; rotten stems from base; sparse or no flowering.
- First aid
- Move lavender to full sun. Prune damaged stems. Ensure good drainage; water only when soil is dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and shade are its worst enemies, causing root rot and lack of blooms.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot isn't too advanced and light/watering conditions are corrected quickly.