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Lavandula angustifolia Munstead / 7.5L / 40Cm
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
Confirmed format: 7.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Fragrant flower spikes
- Aromatic evergreen foliage
- Long flowering season
- Pollinator friendly
- Ideal for borders and containers
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a classic and reliable English lavender celebrated for its neat, bushy habit, richly aromatic evergreen foliage, and vibrant purple and violet flower spikes. Blooming throughout the summer months, this compact shrub brings exceptional colour and soothing fragrance to sunny garden borders, patio containers, and low informal hedges.
Why We Love It
- Produces richly scented flower spikes and aromatic foliage.
- Compact, bushy habit fits effortlessly into borders and patio pots.
- Long flowering season extends summer interest in the garden.
- Acts as a wonderful magnet for bees, butterflies, and pollinators.
- Easy to grow and maintain in dry, sunny conditions.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | June, July, and August |
| Fragrance Level | 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) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a position with full sun. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in well-drained and free-draining neutral soils. |
| Watering | Low water requirement; thrives in dry conditions once established. |
| Pruning | Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape, avoiding cutting into old woody stems. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Cut flowers
- Low informal hedging
- Gravel gardens
Good to Know
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden.
- Both the foliage and flower spikes release a rich fragrance.
- Requires free-draining soil and dislikes prolonged winter wet.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 7.5L pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 40 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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