LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'
Commonly known as Common lavender
Compact, with rich purple flowers.
£11.50 , 10+ £10.50
Plant Details
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Froghoppers, grey mould -
Place of origin
Western Mediterranean -
EvergreenSilvery grey leaves to 5cm (2in) long
-
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Spikes
-
Tubular
-
Fully hardy
-
Entire
-
Linear
-
Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
-
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact, bushy shrub
-
HedgeIdeal for hedging
-
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
-
Bee friendly
-
Butterfly friendly
-
Mature Size60cm (24in)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
-
Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the seaCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
-
Pruning group
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.
-
Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
-
Sun Requirements
Full sun
