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LAVANDULA stoechas 'Tiara'
Commonly known as 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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EvergreenGrey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long
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BluePurple blue
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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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. Flower spikes topped by conspicuous bracts
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sun
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Tiara'
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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, ovoid-oblong spikes to 3cm (1¼in) 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 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
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