LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'

Commonly known as Common lavender

Compact, with rich purple flowers.

Evergreen
Silvery grey leaves to 5cm (2in) long
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
Height
60cm (24in)
Spread
45cm (18in)
Dwarf shrub
Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.

Compact, bushy shrub
Hedge
Ideal 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)
Full sun

LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'

Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

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£10.50 , 10+ £9.00

Available Early Spring 2025

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Additional Features

	Good to know	Wildlife plant - insects
	Pests & Diseases	Froghoppers, grey mould
	Place of origin	Western Mediterranean

Flower Shape

	Spikes
	Tubular

Garden Location/Conditions

	Coastal / windswept	Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
	Cottage garden
	Patio / pot plants
	Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Linear

(see photos above)

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.

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