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LAVANDULA
Commonly known as lavender
Timeless favourites which bring to mind the perfect cottage garden, butterflies and bees, and summery clumps of purple lavender.
"English lavender" is generally used to describe L. angustifolia, the hardiest species. The name is shared with the hybrid L. angustifolia x L. latifolia (spike lavender).
L. stoechas (French lavender), pedunculata cultivars and other hybrids are less hardy and can suffer in hard winters.
Genus of about 23 species of aromatic, evergreen shrubs and subshrubs from dry, sunny, exposed rocky habitats from the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean (English lavender) and northeastern Africa to southwestern Asia and India.
Leaves and flower heads, when harvested before fully open, are dried and used in pot-pourri.
Many species have a very high nectar content making them particularly attractive to bees.
All are suitable for containers where the environment can be controlled to suit less hardy varieties.
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EvergreenInversely lance-shaped, silver-grey leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetDark purple
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Height70cm (28in)
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Spread70cm (28in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact, bushy shrub with long, unbranched stalks
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowTrim back in April. Do not cut into old wood. Wildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesFroghoppers, grey mouldPlace of originGarden origin. David Christie, Jersey LavenderResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSpikesDense spikes 8-10cm (3-4in) longTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOblanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 7Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
- Lavender Care
- Harvesting for drying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning French Lavender - Video Tip ondemand_video
- General dead-heading of Lavender - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation by cuttings - Video Tip ondemand_video
70cm (28in)
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Buy Varieties of LAVANDULA
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Arctic Snow'
slow growing dwarf white variety
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Hidcote'
dwarf violet-purple
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'
compact, with rich purple flowers.
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Loddon Pink'
pale greyish-pink flowers fading to soft mauve
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac'
stunning large lilac flowers and robust silvery-green foliage
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
dwarf lavender-blue
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Edelweiss'
(syn. Snow Cap) - white flowers with green foliage
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Grosso'
taller growing with broad leaves and mid blue flowers
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Provence'
light mauve-purple flowers and grey-green leaves
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Vera'
lavender-blue flowers and broad grey leaves
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Fathead'
plum-purple bracts. Very hardy and easy to overwinter
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Pretty Polly'
compact variety with lots of small blue flowers topped with white ears
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Snowman'
large white flowers and a compact habit
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Tiara'
purple-blue flowerheads topped by creamy-white bracts. Will usually flower twice in a season if trimmed after flowering