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Products > Lavandula stoechas 'Boysenberry Ruffles' PP18,256
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Lavandula stoechas 'Boysenberry Ruffles'™ (Spanish Lavender) - This is a new variety of Lavandula stoechas, which we in the US call Spanish Lavender but is also known as French Lavender in the UK and as Italian Lavender in Australia, where this particular plant was bred - we need the United Nations to sort this one out! It is noted as a compact plant to 24 inches tall with gray foliage and musky pink bracts that have a deeper center. As with other Lavandula stoechas selections this plant should be planted in full sun in a well-drained soil. This species is relatively drought tolerant and only requires occasional irrigation; hardy to 5 degrees F. The flowers of this lavender are not recommended for human consumption. This cultivar is an F2 hybrid from Steven Eggleton of Park Orchards, Victoria, Australia. It is the result of self pollinating plants resulting from the cross between Lavandula stoechas 'Kew Red' and Lavandula stoechas 'Pukehou' (pollen parent). The initial hybridization was done in 2001 and the subsequent crosses made in 2002 with plants selected in 2003. Through Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd. this plant was protected by Plant Breeder Rights in 2005 and, working with PlantHaven in the US, it received US Plant Patent PP18,256 on November 27, 2007. It is part of a new Ruffles Collection that currently has seven named hybrids ranging from pink to reddish purple. Other named hybrids include 'Mulberry Ruffles', 'Raspberry Ruffles' and 'Sugarberry Ruffles'. This series is noted as blooming as much as 2 weeks earlier than other Lavandula stoechas cvs.
The information displayed on this page about Lavandula stoechas 'Boysenberry Ruffles' PP18,256 is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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