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Willowbridge Snow Lavender: A Crisp White Spanish Lavender
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Willowbridge Snow lavender is a white Spanish lavender, which is a less common sight than the usual purples and pinks. Its chunky flower heads and bracts are white, held over bushy, compact gray-green foliage, and the fragrance is the strong, resinous, camphor-and-eucalyptus scent of Spanish lavender.
It is a Lavandula stoechas rated for USDA zones 7a to 9b. It grows about 24 inches tall and wide, blooms from early May with a peak in late May in mild conditions, and has a high rebloom rating. Despite the name, it does not enjoy actual snow.
Willowbridge Snow at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas 'Willowbridge Snow' |
| Flower color | White |
| Foliage | Gray-green |
| Size | About 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts early May, peaks late May, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 7a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Strong, resinous and herbal |
| Best uses | Containers, contrast plantings, fragrance, pollinators |
The case for white
White flowers do a lot of quiet work in a garden. They separate strong colors, brighten a corner and stay visible at dusk when purples fade into the shadows. A white Spanish lavender is especially useful because you can pair it with purple and pink Spanish types that share its needs and timing.
Pairing ideas
- Two-pot set: one Willowbridge Snow and one deep-colored Spanish lavender, such as Vanessa Leigh or Willow Vale, in matching containers.
- Mixed container: white Spanish lavender in the center, a trailing silver herb around the rim.
- Evening patio: white flowers near seating you use after dinner.
- Warm-zone beds: in zone 7 and up, drifts of white between purple lavenders in a sunny gravel garden.
Container care
Use a pot at least 12 to 14 inches wide with a large drainage hole and a gritty, fast-draining mix. Set it in full sun. Water deeply, then let the top inch or two dry before watering again; low water needs once roots fill the pot. Feed lightly once in spring. Keep pots from crowding each other so air moves around the foliage.
Keeping it in bloom
Spanish lavender does not need a winter chill to flower. When a wave of white heads browns, snip those stems back to the leafy growth to encourage the next flush. White flowers show their age a little more than dark ones, so regular deadheading keeps the plant looking fresh. A light shaping trim after the first big spring bloom keeps it compact; avoid cutting into bare wood.
Winter care
Below zone 7, move the pot indoors before a hard freeze to a bright, cool, frost-free spot. Water sparingly over winter and set it back outdoors after your last frost. The Frost Date Estimator gives you a target date.
Cutting and scent
It is rated good for cut flowers and large bundles. White heads look lovely mixed with darker Spanish lavender in a small vase. Drying is rated fair; white bracts tend to cream as they dry. Its bold, resinous scent is lovely outdoors but makes it an ornamental, not a cooking lavender.
Choosing a plant size
It is offered as 3-inch plugs, 4-inch pots and 1-gallon pots. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me there if the size you want is not ready.
Frequently asked questions
Is Willowbridge Snow pure white?
Its flowers are listed as white, and the bracts on top match. Dried heads usually take on a soft cream tone.
Can I grow it outdoors year-round in Michigan?
No. It is rated for zones 7a to 9b. Grow it in a pot and protect it from hard frost.
What should I pair it with?
Deep violet or pink Spanish lavenders make the strongest contrast, and they share the same sun, soil and bloom timing.
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