Lavandula Alba Plant – 3Ltr Pot

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Alba’ (White Lavender) – 3Ltr Pot

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Alba’, commonly known as White Lavender, is a robust and elegant variety featuring pure white flower spikes and aromatic grey-green foliage, perfect for creating a calming, classic look in sunny borders and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Key Features

• Striking pure white, fragrant flower spikes for a fresh, elegant display
• Highly aromatic foliage and blooms, ideal for sensory planting
• Award-winning variety with the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
• Excellent for pollinators, attracting bees and beneficial insects
• Drought tolerant once established, suitable for low-maintenance gardens
• Upright, bushy habit ideal for borders, hedging, and cottage gardens

Product Description

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Alba’ is a beautiful white-flowering lavender that brings a softer, more refined feel to traditional planting schemes. Its slender spikes of pure white blooms rise above a mound of linear, grey-green foliage, releasing a rich, soothing fragrance throughout the summer months.

Flowering in mid to late summer, this variety offers both visual and sensory appeal while complementing a wide range of colour palettes. It works particularly well in cottage gardens, gravel planting, or as a low informal hedge, where its upright form and consistent flowering create structure and rhythm.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, ‘Alba’ is well adapted to dry conditions and performs reliably in UK gardens. Its combination of beauty, resilience, and wildlife value makes it a standout choice for both traditional and contemporary planting styles.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Lavandula × intermedia ‘Alba’
• Common name: White Lavender
• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Ultimate height: 0.5–1m+
• Ultimate spread: 0.1–0.5m
• Time to maturity: 2–5 years
• Foliage: Grey-green, linear, aromatic, evergreen
• Flower colour: Pure white
• Flowering period: Summer
• Fragrance: Strongly scented flowers and foliage
• Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
• Pollinator friendly: RHS Plants for Pollinators
• Position: Full sun
• Aspect: East- or west-facing
• Soil types: Chalk, loam, sand
• Soil pH: Acid, alkaline or neutral
• Moisture: Well-drained soil essential
• Exposure: Sheltered
• Drought tolerance: High once established

Care Tips

• Plant in free-draining soil to prevent winter wet damage
• Position in full sun for optimal flowering and compact growth
• Water during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought tolerant
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
• Avoid heavy soils or overwatering, particularly in colder months
• Trim annually to prevent woody growth and prolong plant life

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Alba’ is a timeless and versatile addition to any garden, offering elegant white blooms, fragrance, and pollinator appeal—perfect for borders, pathways, or as a thoughtful gift.