Lavender Angustifolia Alba 2 Litre Pot

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Alba’ – White English Lavender with Fragrant Blooms

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Alba’ is a beautiful white-flowered form of the classic English Lavender, producing elegant spikes of pure white blooms above aromatic silver-grey foliage throughout summer. Its fresh flower colour offers a softer, more refined alternative to traditional purple lavenders while retaining all the fragrance and pollinator appeal that make lavender such a garden favourite.

The compact evergreen habit forms neat rounded mounds of highly aromatic foliage that provide year-round structure and texture. During summer, the slender white flower spikes rise above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects in large numbers.

Its bright white flowers pair beautifully with both pastel and vibrant planting schemes, making it ideal for cottage gardens, Mediterranean planting, gravel gardens, and contemporary landscapes. The blooms are also excellent for cutting, drying, and using in floral arrangements or potpourri.

Thriving in full sun, ‘Alba’ prefers free-draining soil and performs particularly well in dry, sunny positions where many other plants struggle. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance.

Regular light pruning after flowering helps maintain a compact shape and encourages dense new growth.

Elegant, fragrant, and exceptionally versatile, Lavandula ‘Alba’ is an outstanding choice for adding colour, fragrance, and wildlife value to the garden.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring

Fresh silvery foliage forms neat evergreen mounds.

Summer

Pure white flower spikes rise above the foliage and attract pollinators.

Autumn

Evergreen foliage continues to provide colour and structure.

Winter

The aromatic silver-grey foliage remains attractive throughout the year.

Why Grow Lavender 'Alba'?

✔ Elegant pure white flowers
✔ Highly fragrant foliage and blooms
✔ Excellent for bees and pollinators
✔ Evergreen year-round structure
✔ Drought tolerant once established
✔ Perfect for low hedging and borders

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens
• Mediterranean planting
• Gravel gardens
• Pollinator-friendly gardens
• Patio containers
• Low hedging and edging

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Full sun.

Soil: Free-draining, preferably alkaline or neutral soil.

Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK.

Watering: Minimal once established.

Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Avoid cutting into old wood.

Ultimate Size: Approximately 50–70cm tall and 60–80cm wide.

Looks Great With

• Salvia ‘Caradonna’
• Santolina chamaecyparissus
• Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’
• Roses
• Stipa tenuissima
• Nepeta

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Alba’ combines elegant white flowers, wonderful fragrance, and excellent pollinator appeal, making it one of the finest lavenders for adding beauty and structure to sunny gardens.