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Lavandula ang. 'Essence Purple' / 13Cm
Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'
Confirmed format: 13cm
Plant Highlights
- Rich purple flower spikes
- Highly fragrant foliage
- Supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators
- Compact bushy habit is ideal for containers and smaller spaces
- Evergreen foliage and perennial growth
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' is a charming and compact evergreen shrub prized for its rich purple flower spikes and highly fragrant foliage. Flowering throughout the summer months from June to August, it brings vibrant colour, intense fragrance and wonderful sensory appeal to the garden. Reaching a mature height and spread of 40 cm, its neat, bushy habit makes it exceptionally well suited to borders, gravel gardens, patio containers, and smaller garden spaces.
Why We Love It
- Rich purple flower spikes provide vibrant summer colour.
- Highly fragrant foliage adds wonderful sensory appeal.
- Supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
- Compact bushy habit is ideal for containers and smaller spaces.
- Evergreen foliage offers year-round structure and interest.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Flower Form | Spikes |
| Flowering Season | June, July, August |
| Fragrance | Strong fragrance from foliage |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 40 cm |
| Mature Spread | 40 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (-15°C to -10°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a full sun position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in neutral, well-drained and free-draining soil (sand, loam, or chalk). |
| Watering | Low water requirement. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Gravel gardens
- Patio containers
- Coastal gardens
- Cut flowers
- Smaller spaces
Good to Know
- Supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
- Suitable for coastal gardens with coastal tolerance.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | P13 pot |
|---|---|
| Pot Display | 13cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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