English lavender ‘Alba’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Alba’)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant English lavender ‘Alba’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Alba’). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant English lavender ‘Alba’ in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Alba’ can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Mediterranean Gardens – can be formal or informal, and are inspired by the vegetation and materials of the hot, dry climates of the Mediterranean region;
• Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;
• Rock and gravel gardens – are gardens that feature extensive use of rocks and stones and include plants native to rocky or alpine environments;
• Wildlife gardens – natural gardens that feature plants that attract native wildlife such as birds, pollinating insects and small mammals;

Planting type

There are a wide range of applications for this plant. English lavender ‘Alba’ can be applied in/as:

• Cut flowers – to harvest and decorate the house;
• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• Hedging and screens – so useful for delimiting different areas and giving privacy;
• Wall-side borders – that create a very specific microclimate;