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Lavandula ang. 'Munstead' / Bol / 10L / 35-40Cm
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Fragrant violet-purple flower spikes
- Aromatic evergreen foliage
- Compact, bushy habit
- Excellent for bees and butterflies
- Long flowering season
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a classic, hardy English lavender cherished for its compact, bushy habit and intense aromatic fragrance. Featuring aromatic green evergreen foliage, it produces dense spikes of rich violet-purple flowers from June to August. Ideal for sunny borders, low informal hedging, gravel gardens, or decorative patio containers, 'Munstead' is particularly resilient and thrives in drier conditions.
Why We Love It
- Delivers rich fragrance from both its aromatic evergreen foliage and abundant flower spikes.
- Compact mounding habit creates a neat shape perfect for borders, containers, and low hedging.
- Long flowering season provides reliable summer colour from June to August.
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | Green |
| Flower Colours | Purple, violet, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | June, July, and August |
| Fragrance | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 40–50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50–60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (down to -15°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a position with full sun. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in well-drained and free-draining soils. |
| Watering | Low water requirement; thrives in dry conditions once established. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Cut flowers
- Low informal hedging
- Pollinator-friendly gardens
Good to Know
- Produces aromatic foliage and flowers that are suitable for cutting.
- Provides valuable support for pollinators and butterflies during summer.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10L pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 35-40 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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