Description
Fresh, bright and wonderfully fragrant, Lavandula angustifolia ‘White Summer’ is a beautiful way to bring a softer, lighter feel to borders and pots. Its clean white flower spikes rise above silvery-green foliage through summer, adding structure, scent, and that timeless Mediterranean look — while still being a brilliant performer in Irish gardens when given the right spot.
It’s ideal for edging paths, planting in gravel, or pairing with roses, salvias and ornamental grasses for a relaxed, sun-loving scheme. And of course, bees absolutely adore it.
Quick Facts
- Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘White Summer’
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub (English lavender)
- Flowers: White, fragrant, summer flowering
- Foliage: Silvery-green, aromatic
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Free-draining / well-drained (avoid heavy, wet soil)
- Hardiness: Hardy in Irish gardens with good drainage
- Height x Spread: Approx. 40–60cm x 40–60cm
- Wildlife: Excellent for bees and pollinators
- Best for: Edging, pots, gravel gardens, coastal gardens, white/green planting schemes
Caragh Garden Notebook
White flowers in summer planting are like a breath of fresh air — they lift everything around them and make the garden feel calmer. ‘White Summer’ does that beautifully, with the added bonus of that unmistakable lavender scent every time you walk past.
We love it planted in a sunny line along a path, where it can be brushed by sleeves and little hands, or in pots by the door where the fragrance greets you before you even step outside. It’s simple, timeless, and quietly joyful.
Caragh tip: Lavender loves a haircut. Trim after flowering to keep it compact and long-lived — but avoid cutting back into old woody stems.




