Lavender - Meerlo

Common Name: Lavender 'Meerlo'

Description:
Lavandula 'Meerlo' is a unique and highly ornamental lavender variety, prized for its striking variegated foliage with creamy yellow margins and soft grey-green centres. Unlike most lavenders, 'Meerlo' is exceptionally hardy, boasting superior heat and humidity tolerance while being highly drought-resistant once established. It produces delicate pale blue to lavender flowers in spring and summer, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. This evergreen perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for Melbourne’s climate. 'Meerlo' is perfect for borders, hedging, pots, and sensory gardens, with its aromatic foliage releasing a soothing lavender scent year-round. It requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to pests and diseases.

Form:

• Shrub – Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–80 cm
• Width: 80–100 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pale Blue to Lavender

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Scented Foliage
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Disease Resistant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans but may cause mild stomach upset if ingested by pets in large quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Rosemary
• Salvia
• Gaura
• Echinacea
• Agastache