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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.
This information about Lavandula stoechas 'Boysenberry Ruffles' PP18,256 displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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