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Commonly known as English lavender. Its fragrant, narrow leaves and striking spikes of purple flowers attract pollinators, making it a favourite for wildlife-friendly gardens. Compact and hardy, this lavender is perfect for borders, containers, or as part of a herb garden, providing year-round structure and seasonal colour.
Key Features:
- Fragrant, narrow leaves with aromatic purple flower spikes.
- Hardy and low-maintenance, ideal for Irish gardens.
- Attracts bees and other pollinators.
- Perfect for borders, containers, or herb gardens.
Care Tips:
- Position: Full sun is best for strong growth and abundant flowering.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
- Watering: Water young plants regularly until established; mature plants are drought-tolerant.
- Feeding: Apply a light mulch or balanced fertiliser in spring if desired.
- Pruning: Trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
Lavandula angustifolia is a fragrant, hardy, and versatile plant that adds colour, scent, and structure to any garden or patio.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- drought-tolerant
- Soil & drainage
- Alkaline· Well drained
- Flowering
- Purple
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