LAVANDULA stoechas 'Snowman'
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LAVANDULA stoechas 'Snowman'
Commonly known as Butterfly lavender, French lavender
Large white flowers and a compact habit
individually £11.50 each , 10+ £10.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Froghoppers, grey mould -
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 4cm (1½in) long
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White
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SpikesDense, ovoid-oblong spikes to 3cm (1¼in) 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
30cm (12in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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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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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 Size30cm (12in)
30cm (12in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Lavandula - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
