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Lavender
Lavandula species
Generally, the Lavenders are not well suited to the humid tropical and subtropical regions of Queensland, yet many gardeners in the region like to try growing these classic cottage garden plants.
The grey leaves and Mediterranean origin are an indication of the type of conditions these plants prefer. Increase your chances of success by providing good drainage and supplementation with lime or dolomite.
Of the many types to choose from, some varieties are likely to perform better than others. Forms of "French" lavender (L. dentata) are usually advised for the subtropics and are perhaps the best type for beginners.
Unfortunately French lavender is inferior in perfume to "English" lavender (L. angustifolia, also known as L. vera, L. officinalis or "true" lavender) which are very difficult to grow in Queensland, yet sometimes seen for sale in garden centres.
The naming of the lavenders is quite confusing and is only likely to become worse as more species, hybrids and botanically unidentified trademarked lines are brought onto the market. Those interested in investigating the lavenders further should check out the links at the bottom of this page.
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Herb Nurseries are also places to look for lavender plants. Provided lavenders will grow in your region, your local garden centre may also sell a few varieties, especially varieties bred for landscaping use.
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More Links
The following are for general information, research and ideas - some species or cultivars referred to in links may be unavailable in Australia or unsuitable for Queensland conditions
Queensland
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Australia
International
Nb: some species or cultivars referred to in links may be may be unavailable in Australia
Lavender University of California, Davis (PDF)
The Iberian Lavenders by Joan Head (Extract from The Mediterranean Garden No 42, October 2005) The Mediterranean Garden Society
Growing and Marketing Lavender Looks at the Lavandula (formerly known as Spica) group ( L. angustifolia, L. x intermedia, L. latifolia) Washington State University (PDF)
Lavender Encyclopedia of Stanford Trees, Shrubs & Vines (PDF)
May be misspelled Lavander
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