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Lavandula xheterophylla Viv. · Ornamentals · bred by Louis Meerlo

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The shrub is compact, spherical or mound-shaped, reaching 90 cm in height and up to 90–120 cm in width. The leaves are narrow, lanceolate, gray-green with a cream-yellow margin and serrated edges. Inflorescences are spicate, light blue or violet-blue in color; flowering occurs in summer.

The variety is intended exclusively for decorative use in borders, hedges, or containers. The plant exhibits high resistance to heat, drought, and high humidity, however, it does not tolerate waterlogging. Winter hardiness is estimated as moderate; it withstands temperature drops down to -9…-10 °C.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Louis Meerlo 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Louis Meerlo 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Louis Meerlo 2 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

New Zealand № LAV052
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  1. Application filed 7 February 2012
  2. Registered 28 March 2014
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Same species

Other varieties: Lavandula xheterophylla Viv.

All 2 varieties of species

NUDXBJ

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Lavandula xheterophylla Viv.

Nigel Alexander Russell Urwin

2 records

Nearby in the species list NUDXBJ

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