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Lavandula 'angustifolia' / 25Cm / 45Cm
Lavandula angustifolia
Confirmed format: 7.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Fragrant, narrow leaves with aromatic purple flower spikes
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
- Hardy and low-maintenance
- Perfect for borders, containers, or herb gardens
- Provides year-round structure
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender, is a hardy and low-maintenance evergreen shrub cherished for its fragrant, narrow leaves and striking spikes of purple flowers. Offering year-round structure and moderate fragrance, this compact plant thrives in a full sun position and brings classic beauty to any outdoor space.
Why We Love It
- Aromatic purple flower spikes create a stunning visual and sensory display.
- Hardy and low-maintenance nature makes it simple to care for.
- Attracts bees and other pollinators to the garden.
- Evergreen foliage provides valuable year-round structure.
- Versatile habit suits borders, containers, and kitchen gardens.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia |
|---|---|
| Common Name | English lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Primary Plant Type | Shrub |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Fragrance Level | Moderate |
| Hardiness | H5 |
| Flowering Season | June to August |
| Mature Height | 0.5m - 1m |
| Mature Spread | 0.5m - 1m |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun is best for strong growth and abundant flowering. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. |
| Drainage | Requires well-drained conditions to prevent moisture retention around the roots. |
| Mulching | Apply a light mulch or balanced fertiliser in spring if desired. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Kitchen gardens
- Balconies and patios
Good to Know
- Mature plants are drought-tolerant.
- Suitable for container and balcony growing.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | P25 pot |
|---|---|
| Pot Display | 7.5 litre pot |
| Supplied Height | 45cm |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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