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LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac'
Commonly known as Common lavender
Stunning large lilac flowers and robust silvery-green foliage
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EvergreenGrey-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac flowers
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Height60cm (24in)
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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 darker in bud giving a two-tone effect
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesFroghoppers, grey mould, honey fungus.Place of originGarden origin.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSpikesDense spikes to 8cm (3in) longTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLinear
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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 ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Lavandula - Care Guide
- 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
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
60cm (24in)
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50