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LAVANDULA
Commonly known as Common lavender
All flower JUN-SEPT We reserve the right to substitute with larger or smaller plants depending on the time of year.
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.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenNarrowly oblong leaves to 5cm (2in).
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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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
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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) -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesFroghoppers, grey mould, honey fungus.
Place of originGarden origin. Bred at Twickel Castle, Netherlands.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSpikesDense spikes to 8cm (3in) longTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning 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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Wildlife
Bee 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
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LAVANDULA
Lavender
LAVANDULA angustifolia
Common lavender, Old English lavender
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Arctic Snow'
Common lavender
Available from £10.50
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Common lavender
Available from £10.50
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac'
Common lavender
Available from £10.50
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common lavender
Available from £10.50
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Rosea'
Common lavender
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Royal Purple'
Common lavender
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Tiara'
French lavender, Butterfly lavender
Available from £10.50
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Chinese fountain grass
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Buy Varieties of LAVANDULA
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Arctic Snow'
Common lavender
slow growing dwarf white variety
Gift-wrapping available
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Common lavender
dwarf violet-purple
Gift-wrapping available
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Loddon Pink'
Common lavender
pale greyish-pink flowers fading to soft mauve
Gift-wrapping available
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac'
Common lavender
stunning large lilac flowers and robust silvery-green foliage
Gift-wrapping available
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common lavender
dwarf lavender-blue
Gift-wrapping available
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Edelweiss'
Dutch lavender
(syn. Snow Cap) - white flowers with green foliage
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Grosso'
Dutch lavender
taller growing with broad leaves and mid blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Provence'
Dutch lavender
light mauve-purple flowers and grey-green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Vera'
Dutch lavender
lavender-blue flowers and broad grey leaves
Gift-wrapping available
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Fathead'
Butterfly lavender, French lavender
plum-purple bracts. Very hardy and easy to overwinter
Gift-wrapping available
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Pretty Polly'
Butterfly lavender, French lavender
compact variety with lots of small blue flowers topped with white ears
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Snowman'
Butterfly lavender, French lavender
large white flowers and a compact habit
Gift-wrapping available
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Tiara'
Butterfly lavender, French lavender
purple-blue flowerheads topped by creamy-white bracts. Will usually flower twice in a season if trimmed after flowering
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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.
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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
