Description

🌿 Lavandula × allardii ‘Meerlo’ – A Variegated Lavender With Modern Elegance

Lavandula × allardii ‘Meerlo’ is a standout lavender cultivar known for its luminous variegated foliage and soft, silvery‑green texture. Unlike traditional lavender varieties, this hybrid offers year‑round ornamental appeal thanks to its creamy yellow leaf margins and upright, aromatic growth habit. Whether used in borders, containers or modern landscapes, Lavandula × allardii ‘Meerlo’ brings structure, fragrance and colour to any sunny garden space.

Why ‘Meerlo’ Is a Garden Favourite

This lavender is prized for its striking foliage, which glows beautifully in sunlight and adds contrast to darker greens in the garden. The plant forms a neat, bushy shape and releases a gentle lavender scent when touched, making it ideal for pathways, sensory gardens and patio containers. Its soft purple flower spikes appear in season, attracting bees and pollinators while enhancing the plant’s overall charm.

‘Meerlo’ is also more tolerant of humidity than many lavender types, making it a reliable choice for South African gardens. Its evergreen presence ensures visual interest throughout the year, even when not in bloom.

Growing and Caring for Lavandula × allardii ‘Meerlo’

Plant ‘Meerlo’ in full sun and well‑draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering once the plant is settled. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages fresh growth. This lavender is naturally hardy, low‑maintenance and well‑suited to water‑wise gardening.

For complementary plants, explore your Colour Pots, Shrubs, and Herbs categories in the Pick‑Me Nursery shop.

Learn More

For botanical background and species information, visit the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) at sanbi.org.