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Lavandula stoechas 'Lusi Pink' / 2L / 17Cm
Lavandula stoechas
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Distinctive butterfly-like flower heads
- Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators
- Aromatic, silver-green evergreen foliage
- Compact, rounded growth habit
- Long-flowering and drought tolerant
Overview
Lavandula stoechas 'Lusi Pink', commonly known as French Lavender, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its distinctive flower spikes topped with colourful bracts that resemble butterfly wings. Flowering over a long season from late spring into summer, this variety brings vibrant purple colour and a wonderful fragrance to the garden. Featuring an aromatic, silver-green evergreen foliage that provides year-round interest, 'Lusi Pink' is a delightful addition to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Striking purple flower spikes topped with colourful upper bracts.
- Aromatic silver-green foliage offers year-round evergreen interest.
- Compact and rounded habit is ideal for containers and borders.
- Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain once established.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula stoechas |
|---|---|
| Common Name | French Lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Purple with colourful upper bracts |
| Flower Form | Distinctive flower spikes topped with colourful bracts |
| Fragrance Level | Moderate |
| Foliage Colour | Silver-green |
| Growth Habit | Rounded and bushy |
| Mature Height | 50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (-10°C to -5°C) |
| Flowering Season | May – August |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in full sun. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in well-drained, free-draining soil. |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing, then only during extended dry spells. |
| Winter Protection | Requires well-drained soil and a sheltered position to protect against cold winter wet. |
| Soil pH | Neutral to alkaline (chalk, loam, sand) |
Perfect For
- Sunny borders
- Gravel gardens
- Patio containers
Good to Know
- Features a long-flowering habit with winter interest from its evergreen foliage.
- Provides valuable support for pollinators and butterflies.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 2 Litre pot |
|---|---|
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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