How to Grow Lady Coral Lavender
Callistephus chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Lady Coral Lavender.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Lady Coral Lavender
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Lady Coral Lavender
✓ Good companions
Similar growing conditions and both deter rodents and insects
Complementary bloom times and both attract butterflies and bees
Repel aphids and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Provide structural contrast and share low water requirements
Similar Mediterranean growing conditions, both repel deer and rabbits
Compatible water and soil needs, both attract beneficial pollinators
Drought-tolerant groundcover that doesn't compete for nutrients
Shares drought tolerance and well-draining soil requirements
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits lavender growth and development
Requires high moisture and rich soil, opposite of lavender's preferences
Aggressive spreader that competes for space and prefers moist conditions
