Lavandula Platinum Blonde
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking fragrant, deer-resistant landscape color.
Discover Lavandula Platinum Blonde™, a modern English Lavender variety offering a striking twist with cream-edged variegated leaves and classic blue blooms. This compact, dense shrub is highly fragrant, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees while deterring deer. It maintains its vibrant variegation even in summer heat and can be evergreen in warmer climates. Requiring low maintenance and thriving in hot weather, it prefers well-drained soil and is hardy to -10°F, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and landscape designs.
$19.95
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Category Rank
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
SKU
35286
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited patio or small space availability
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual interest beyond simple green foliage
- Pollinator enthusiasts wanting fragrant blooms for drying and cutting
Who should skip it
- Residents in regions with hot, humid, or rainy summers
- Gardeners unable to provide consistent, high-quality light conditions
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer plants requiring minimal seasonal upkeep
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Variegated cream-edged foliage provides year-round interest beyond the standard lavender bloom.
Pollinator Impact
Highly fragrant blooms serve as a magnet for local butterflies and bees.
Maintenance Ease
Drought-tolerant nature and compact habit minimize the need for constant upkeep.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance protects your garden investment from common browsing wildlife.
Climate Versatility
Thrives in heat while maintaining hardiness down to negative ten degrees.
Container Suitability
Dense, compact growth makes this an ideal candidate for patio pots.
Key Specs
SKU
35286
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
18 inches
Hardiness Zones
6 - 9
Minimum Temperature
-10° F
Bloom Time
Mid Summer to Late Summer
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Features
- Striking variegated foliage with cream edges
- Highly fragrant foliage and flowers
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Deer resistant
- Compact habit ideal for containers
- Low maintenance and drought tolerant
- Evergreen in warmer climates
- Blooms mid to late summer
What customers say
Consumers are genuinely impressed by the quality and reliability of the Lavandula Platinum Blonde. The plants consistently arrive vigorous and establish easily, demonstrating excellent hardiness. Reviewers frequently highlight the unique silvery foliage and the reliable, long lasting bloom cycle as key differentiators. This variety delivers superior garden performance and aesthetic appeal, confirming its value as a distinctive, low maintenance design element for the landscape.
Know before you buy
No, the Platinum Blonde variety is specifically bred to maintain its vibrant cream-edged foliage even during the peak heat of summer.
Yes, its compact, dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage and is placed in a spot that receives plenty of sunlight.
Lavandula Platinum Blonde is hardy in zones 6 through 9 and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°F. In warmer climates, it may remain evergreen throughout the year.
This lavender thrives in well-drained, loamy, or sandy soil. It is essential to avoid heavy, waterlogged soils, as good drainage is critical to the plant's health.
Yes, the strong fragrance of the foliage and flowers acts as a natural deterrent to deer, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a concern.
For the best results, plant it in a location that receives full sun. While it can tolerate part shade, full sun exposure is necessary to encourage the most vigorous growth and abundant blooms.
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