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Lavandula angustifolia
6-Pack
Plant Highlights: Fragrant purple flowers • Evergreen aromatic foliage • Excellent for bees and butterflies • Ideal for borders, edging and containers
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English Lavender, is a much-loved evergreen shrub valued for its fragrant foliage and elegant spikes of purple flowers during summer. Its compact, bushy habit makes it equally at home lining paths, edging borders, filling patio containers or planted in groups to create a colourful, scented display.
The aromatic silver-green foliage provides year-round structure, while the nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, making lavender a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia |
| Common Name | English Lavender |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained, light to moderately fertile soil |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy |
| Foliage | Aromatic, silver-green, evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Mature Height | 0.5–1 m |
| Mature Spread | 1–1.5 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). Requires well-drained soil to prevent winter wet damage. |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in a sunny, open position where it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Good air circulation and well-drained soil are essential for healthy growth.
Watering
Water regularly until established. Once settled, Lavandula angustifolia is relatively drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged dry periods.
Soil
Lavender thrives in free-draining soil and dislikes prolonged winter wet. If planting in heavier soils, improve drainage with grit or consider growing in raised beds or containers.
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, rounded shape. Avoid cutting into old, woody stems, as these may not produce new growth.
Perfect For
- Edging paths and borders
- Cottage gardens
- Gravel and Mediterranean-style planting
- Patio pots and containers
- Wildlife-friendly gardens
Wildlife
The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.
Why We Love It
- Fragrant flowers and foliage provide sensory appeal throughout the garden.
- Compact habit makes it easy to incorporate into gardens of all sizes.
- A classic choice for sunny borders and low hedging.
- Excellent for fresh or dried flower arrangements.
Product Information
- Supplied as a pack of six young Lavandula angustifolia plants.
- Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- drought-tolerant
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Free draining
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 1.5m wide
- Flowering
- Summer· Purple
- Foliage
- evergreen
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for bordersPollinator friendly
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