Anyone who has ever had a summer holiday in Provence knows this enchanting sight: seemingly endless, lush purple to blue blooming lavender bushes stretch for kilometers to the horizon. It's understandable that you would still like to have lavender in your garden after such impressions. In fact, the subshrub also thrives here, provided the conditions are right.
Can lavender grow in partially shaded locations?
Lavender can thrive in partial shade, but it prefers a location in full sun. White lavender is best suited to partially shaded locations with dry and sandy soil. Mix garden soil with sand and use a layer of pebbles for good drainage.
Lavender needs sun and dryness
Lavender, which grows up to one meter high, originally comes from the Mediterranean region. This is characterized by a lot of sun, dryness and barren soils. So that the subshrub feels comfortable in your home, you should provide it with the same conditions. This means that lavender needs a location with as much sun as possible - the plant will not feel particularly comfortable in partial shade or even shade. However, some gardeners may be lucky with a semi-shady place for their lavender, but then the soil must under no circumstances be heavy and/or wet. White lavender in particular often thrives in partially shaded locations with dry and sandy soil.
Tips & Tricks
Before planting your lavender, first mix the garden soil thoroughly with sand - ideally in a 1:1 ratio. A layer of pebbles several centimeters thick is placed under this substrate mixture so that excess water cannot be stored but rather drains away quickly.
