{"product_id":"lavandula-intermedia-dutch-lavender-2-litre","title":"LAVANDULA intermedia Dutch (Lavender) \/ 2 Litre","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLavandula × intermedia 'Dutch'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavandula × intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dutch'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 litre potted shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly fragrant violet-purple flower spikes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen silver-grey aromatic foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for bees and other pollinating insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in full sun and well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for borders, hedging and patio containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavandula × intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dutch' is a vigorous evergreen lavender grown for its long, fragrant flower spikes and aromatic silver-grey foliage. Flowering from mid to late summer, it produces elegant stems of violet-purple blooms held above neat mounds of foliage, creating movement, colour and fragrance in the garden while attracting bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts naturally rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for sunny borders, gravel gardens, cottage-style planting and low informal hedging. The fragrant foliage remains attractive throughout the year, providing lasting structure even when the plant is not in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong flowering season with beautifully scented blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA valuable nectar source for bees and pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for edging paths, borders and informal hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought tolerant once well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLavandula × intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dutch'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDutch Lavender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic, silver-grey evergreen leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViolet-purple, highly fragrant flower spikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBushy, rounded shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 60–90cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 60–90cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy in most Irish gardens when grown in free-draining soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, open position where it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Good air circulation helps maintain healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, lavender is drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants should be monitored more frequently during warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in free-draining soil. Lavender performs best in lighter soils and dislikes prolonged winter wet. Improve drainage before planting in heavy clay soils by incorporating grit or horticultural gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for Irish gardens provided drainage is excellent. Wet winter conditions are often more damaging than cold temperatures, so avoid planting in poorly drained ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, bushy shape and prevent the plant becoming woody. Avoid cutting back into old, leafless wood, as regrowth from mature stems can be poor. Feed sparingly, as overly rich soils encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCottage and Mediterranean-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunny borders and gravel gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow informal hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavandula × intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e is a hybrid lavender valued for its vigorous growth, long flower stems and strong fragrance. It performs best in full sun with excellent drainage and becomes increasingly drought tolerant once fully established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical identity: \u003cem\u003eLavandula × intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dutch'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 2 litre nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tullys Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54710681960781,"sku":"5391285131257","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/lavandula-intermedia-dutch-lavender-2-litre","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}