English lavender 'La Diva Spirit White' brightens outdoor spaces with its pure white spikes and intense aromatic fragrance. This compact, early-flowering variety blooms generously throughout the summer, captivating the eye while naturally repelling pests. Ideal for creating luminous borders or enhancing containers, it is remarkably resistant to drought and intense heat. Introduce this touch of Mediterranean elegance to instantly transform sunny corners.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Displays narrow, aromatic, evergreen leaves of a beautiful silvery-grayish green.
• Flowering / Fruiting / Stems : Produces elegant, brilliant white spikes borne on upright, strong stems.
• Light : Requires full sun to maximize its flowering and enhance the intensity of its fragrance.
• Habit : Adopts a bushy, compact, and neatly rounded form.
• Growth : Shows moderate growth, reaching approximately 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 inches) in height and spread.
• Soil : Thrives in sandy, poor, calcareous, and above all, perfectly drained soil.
• Temperature : Demonstrates excellent hardiness (zone 5) and survives cold winters well with adequate drainage.
• Resistances : Repels deer, hares, and rabbits while superbally resisting drought and poor soils.

Use

• Types of Use : Integrate this variety into borders, rock gardens, perennial beds, or plant it in containers to adorn terraces and balconies.
• Decorative Advantages : Offers striking contrast with colorful flowers thanks to its immaculate white blooms and silvery foliage.

Maintenance

• Watering : Water moderately after planting, then allow the soil to dry completely between waterings, as it dislikes excess moisture.
• Fertilization : Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers; apply light compost or a weak granular fertilizer in spring if necessary.
• Pruning : Lightly prune after summer flowering to maintain a compact shape and slightly cut back in early spring, avoiding cutting into old, dry wood.
• Planting : Install plants in a warm location, respecting a spacing of 40 cm (16 inches) to ensure good air circulation.
• Winter Protection : Apply a leaf mulch or install light winter protection in areas exposed to drying winds.