LAVANDULA stoechas 'Pretty Polly'

Evergreen - linear, grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long

Blue - blue with white ears

Height - 35cm (14in)

Spread - 35cm (14in)

Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - compact, bushy shrub. Flower spikes topped by conspicuous bracts

Hardy - average winter - Hardy 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)

Full sun

Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - insects

Pests & Diseases - froghoppers, grey mould, honey fungus.

Place of origin - garden origin.

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape - Spikes - dense, ovoid-oblong spikes to 3cm (1¼in) long

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Scented Plants - Scented flowers

Scented foliage

Seasonal Interest - Summer

Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil

Wildlife - Bee friendly

Butterfly friendly