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  • LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
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    LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'

    Commonly known as Common lavender

    Dwarf lavender-blue
     
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    • Good to know
      Named after Gertrude Jekyll's garden at Munstead Wood, Godalming, Surrey, UK. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Froghoppers, grey mould
    • Place of origin
      Western Mediterranean.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
    • Blue
    • Spikes
      Dense spikes to 8cm (3in) long
    • Tubular
    • Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for open site, slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Compact, bushy shrub
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Pruning group 7
      Suitable 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.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented foliage
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      45cm (18in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        60cm (24in)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
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