Edelweiss Lavender

Edelweiss French Hybrid Lavender (Lavandula intermedia) blooms with a profuse summer display of snowy white flowers and sweetly aromatic foliage. This mid-sized French hybrid is a unique specimen for any gardener who loves Lavender. Plant in a soothing monochromatic color scheme, or plant with blue flowered cultivars to create a delightful color combination.

Zones	5 - 10
Advantages	Bee Friendly Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Fragrant Flower / Foliage Good For Cut Flowers Evergreen Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Annual Rainfall Requirement	Low-Water (10-30")
Mature Height	24-36" tall
Mature Spread	24-30" wide
Bloom Time	Mid summer to early fall
SKU	HC017799

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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(24-36" tall x 24-30" wide) White-flowered 'Edelweiss' French Hybrid Lavender (Lavandula intermedia) is a mid-sized cultivar with unusual coloring that is a must-have in any waterwise perennial garden. The flower buds emerge pale pink, opening to snowy white flowers. With a profuse summer display of white flowers and sweetly aromatic flowers and foliage, this French hybrid is recommended to plant with 'Phenomenal' and other blue-flowered French hybrid cultivars. 'Edelweiss' is strongly fragrant, making it an excellent source of dried flower stems and dried flowers for crafts. For best results, grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back the flower stalks after they have finished blooming. Prune back plants in early spring, if necessary.

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Associated SKUs	HC017799 HC017748 (Plant - 5" Deep Pot) - Out of stock. HC017789 (Tray of 9) - Out of stock.
Common Name	Edelweiss Lavender
Botanical Name	Lavandula x intermedia Edelweiss
Zones	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Flower Color	White
Mature Height	24-36" tall
Mature Spread	24-30" wide
Bloom Time	Mid summer to early fall
Ships As	Potted Plant
Soil Type	Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Soil Moisture	Average
Advantages	Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Evergreen, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Ideal Region	Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Planting Time	Spring / Summer, Fall
Neonicotinoid Free	Yes - Learn More
Ships To Canada	No

Planting Guides

Tips for Growing Lavender

Lavender are sun-loving plants that thrive in hot weather and grow best in arid climates. Lavender plants will be taller and wider in mild winter, hot summer climates. The same varieties when grown in cold (zone 5-6) winter climates tend to be more compact. Lavender plants require two-to-three growing seasons to reach mature size.

These perennials are a superb choice for the drought-resistant garden, doing best in the drier parts of the US like the Great Plains, Intermountain West and West Coast (which has a true Mediterranean climate (wet winters and dry summers). In the Mid-West and Eastern US, sandy soils are a must, and planting on a slope or in a raised bed provides optimum drainage. For the southern US with hot, humid heat, Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is the best choice. For large growing Lavender, we recommend French Lavender or hybrid Lavender (Lavandula intermedia) varieties. The key is to make sure you choose a variety with sufficient winter cold hardiness for your region. (‘Vera’ and ‘Pastor’s Pride’ are among the most cold hardy.) Yet with proper soil preparation, and planting site selection, Lavender can also thrive in moister, more humid climates like the Mid-West, East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states. Lavender Phenomenal does particularly well in areas with more moisture and humidity.

Plant in full sun with good air circulation.
Plant into well drained soil. Compost-enriched garden loam is alright in drier climates, sandy or gravel soil is best in moister climates. Heavy, poorly-drained clay soils will be fatal.
Select a raised or sloped bed, or a planting site against a hot wall or along a cement/asphalt walk or driveway where the reflected heat keeps growing conditions hotter and drier.
New transplants need regular watering. Don't let the plants get too dry. Supplemental watering can be greatly reduced the second growing season as the plants become established.
When using drip irrigation, place the emitter off to the side of the plant, not right on the root ball to avoid overwatering of mature plants.
Fertilize once annually in the fall with a top dressing of Yum Yum Mix.
Mulch with gravel or pine needles in arid climates. In moister climates mulching with gravel will protect the crown from excessive moisture and soil splashed onto the foliage.

More in-depth guidance for growing and maintaining Lavender plants: Growing Lavender, Lavender Bliss, A History of Lavender, The Bold and the Beautiful: New and Recent Lavender Introductions and Lavender: An Old World Herb That Has It All.

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