Variegated, Lavender 'Platinum Blonde'

This special English lavender immediately stands out due to its fresh green leaves with a soft light yellow to cream-colored edge. 'Platinum Blonde' is a compact and elegant variety that brings light and elegance to your garden, border, or pot.

In summer, the plant blooms profusely with fragrant purple-blue flowers that attract plenty of bees and butterflies. The flowers are also edible and can be used in tea, sugar, cookies, or as decoration in desserts. The taste is aromatic and floral.

Place this lavender in a sunny spot in well-drained, dry soil. Once established, it is strong, low-maintenance, and hardy down to approximately -15 to -20 °C. In the Netherlands, it usually overwinters without problems, provided the soil does not get too wet in winter.

Names:

• Latin: Lavandula angustifolia
• Dutch: Bontbladige lavendel (Variegated lavender)
• Also known as: Momparler
• English: English lavender