Lavandula x Heterophylla Meerlo "Variegated Lavender" 15cmPot

🌿 Lavandula × heterophylla ‘Meerlo’ – Variegated Lavender

Botanical Name: Lavandula × heterophylla ‘Meerlo’
Common Names: Meerlo Lavender, Variegated Lavender, Hybrid Lavender

📌 Product Description

Lavandula × heterophylla ‘Meerlo’ is a beautiful variegated hybrid lavender prized for its soft grey-green foliage edged in creamy yellow and its fragrant purple flower spikes. This variety combines the classic scent and drought tolerance of lavender with striking foliage that adds year-round ornamental value.

Blooming mainly from spring through summer, ‘Meerlo’ produces aromatic flowers that attract bees and pollinators, making it ideal for water-wise gardens, borders, and containers. Its compact growth and colourful foliage make it especially effective in modern and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 60 – 80 cm
• Spread: 60 – 90 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, rounded shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun (essential for best colour and flowering)
• Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; prefers slightly alkaline conditions
• Water:
  • Moderate watering during establishment
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Feeding: Light feeding in spring; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers
• Maintenance:
  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape
  • Avoid cutting into old woody stems
  • Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring or autumn
• Flowering Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Coastal, temperate, and semi-arid regions
• Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Attractive variegated foliage for year-round interest
• Fragrant purple flower spikes
• Drought-tolerant and water-wise
• Excellent for pollinator gardens
• Ideal for borders and containers

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Water-wise and Mediterranean-style gardens
✔ Garden borders and edging
✔ Rockeries and dry beds
✔ Container and patio planting
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes