Varieties – Which are recommended?
They all share a characteristic scent, but there are many other differences to discover. Here's a brief overview of lavender groups and some example varieties:
– Bush lavender: It is recommended for rock gardens and herb spirals, but also ideal for pot cultivation. It requires plenty of sun and little fertilizer. These include 'Blue Cushion' (sky blue), 'Dwarf Blue' (purple-blue), and 'Peter Pan' (dark purple).
– True lavender: Ideal for use as a soap fragrance, for baking, or in scented sachets, it grows as a subshrub and requires good drainage and pruning in April; these include 'Folgate' (mid-blue), 'Two Seasons' (light purple), and 'Siesta' (sky blue).
– Rosé lavender: particularly pretty, but quite sensitive to cold; these include 'Staudenhochzeit', 'Rosea', and 'Mrs. Katherine'
– Tufted Lavender: Named for its striking tuft, not hardy, very well known; these include 'Papillon' and 'Kew Red'
Interesting facts – What else is there to learn?
If you want to try something new, throw a few lavender sprigs into the embers at your next barbecue. This will give your grilled meat a unique aroma.
Roses, by the way, are excellent partners for lavender. Roses become significantly more resistant to powdery mildew when lavender grows among them.
TEXT: Carina Naeve
