Lavender - Alba Lavandula dentata

Common Name:
White French Lavender ‘Alba’

Description:
Lavandula dentata ‘Alba’ is a graceful and aromatic evergreen shrub, prized for its soft white flower spikes and finely toothed, silvery-green foliage. This elegant lavender variety produces slender stems topped with creamy white blooms from spring through to summer, often continuing intermittently into autumn in Melbourne’s mild climate. The foliage carries a gentle fragrance, adding sensory appeal even when the plant is not in flower. Well-suited to warm, sunny conditions, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent tolerance to dry periods once established. Its naturally open, slightly informal growth habit makes it ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and containers, while light pruning will encourage a more compact shape and repeat flowering. ‘Alba’ offers a softer alternative to traditional purple lavenders, bringing a fresh, understated palette to the landscape.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 60–100 cm
Width: 60–100 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
White
Creamy white

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant foliage
Perennial
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities, potentially causing digestive upset.

Companion Plants:
Rosemary
Salvia
Santolina
Thyme
Westringia