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Lavandula ang. 'Essence Purple' / 10L / 30-40Cm
Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Rich purple flower spikes
- Highly fragrant foliage
- Supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators
- Compact bushy habit is ideal for containers and smaller spaces
- Evergreen foliage for year-round presence
- Easy to grow and maintain
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple', commonly known as lavender, is a wonderful compact evergreen shrub prized for its rich purple flower spikes and highly fragrant foliage. Flowering throughout the summer months from June to August, this long-flowering perennial brings vibrant colour and sensory appeal to the garden. Featuring a bushy, compact habit with green foliage, it reaches a mature height and spread of 40 cm, making it an exceptional choice for borders, gravel gardens, and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Rich purple flower spikes provide vibrant summer colour.
- Highly fragrant foliage adds wonderful sensory appeal.
- Supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
- Compact bushy habit is ideal for containers and smaller spaces.
- Evergreen foliage ensures year-round structure.
- Low water requirement and easy care level make it effortless to manage.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Flower Form | Spikes |
| Flowering Season | June to August |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 40 cm |
| Mature Spread | 40 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (-15°C to -10°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a full sun position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in neutral, well-drained and free-draining sand, loam or chalk soil. |
| Watering | Low water requirement. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Gravel gardens
- Patio containers
- Containers
- Coastal gardens
- Cut flowers
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- Supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
- Suitable for coastal gardens with good tolerance.
- Features strong fragrance from foliage.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10L pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 30-40 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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