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LAVANDULA stoechas 'Regal Splendour'
Commonly known as Butterfly lavender, French lavender

Midnight blue flowers topped with purple 'ears'
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Froghoppers, honey fungus, grey mould (Botrytis) -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreengrey-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long
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Blue
Midnight blue -
SpikesDense, ovoid-oblong spikes to 2.5cm (1in) long
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Tubular
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the sea
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
60-90cm (24-36in) -
Spread
30-60cm (12-24in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Vigorous, upright shrub. Flower heads topped with wavy-edged bracts
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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.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size60-90cm (24-36in)
30-60cm (12-24in)
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