Lavender is a beautiful eye-catcher on its own or in combination with other plants. But which plants go well with the needs of the Mediterranean plant? We'll tell you.
A lavender bed is something for the eye. But combined with other plants or perennials, they create a true floral wonder that you just can't get enough of.
Lavender is not necessarily demanding and yet there are simply plants that don't go well with lavender. Not because of the look, but because the demands on the soil and nutrients are simply too different.
So if you want to combine lavender with other plants, you should do some research in advance so that the plants ultimately harmonize well with each other.
Roses & Lavender - a classic, but not useful
For a long time, planting lavender with roses kept aphids away. This has now turned out to be a mistake. So you should not plant roses and lavender in close proximity. Lavender is no major deterrent to aphids, and roses have very different nutritional and soil requirements, so lavender is over-fertilized by roses' nutrient-rich, rather humid climate. Finally, it prefers poor, dry soil.
Possible combinations for lavender
It is important for a partner plant for lavender that it also prefers a sunny location and dry, poor soil. For example, Mediterranean herbs such as sage, oregano and thyme are ideal partners. So you can create a scented bed right away and enjoy aromas like the Mediterranean in summer.
Woman's coat has also proven to be a good combination option. Perennial plants such as larkspur and phlox are also suitable. the phlox in particular with its white blossoms harmonises perfectly with the purple blossoms of the lavender.
Plants such as Artemisia, Wollziest and sea kale also create a harmonious combination with lavender. So there are a number of ways to showcase lavender with the right partners.