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Lavandula angustifolia. 81-12Cm
Lavandula angustifolia
Confirmed format: 12cm
Plant Highlights
- Aromatic purple flower spikes
- Fragrant evergreen foliage
- Compact, bushy habit
- Attracts pollinators
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
Overview
Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender, is a classic and reliable evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant purple flower spikes and aromatic foliage. Featuring a compact, bushy habit, it brings structure, colour and a wonderful fragrance to sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers. Easy to grow and exceptionally hardy, it thrives in free-draining conditions and provides year-round interest.
Why We Love It
- Produces lovely aromatic purple flower spikes.
- Evergreen foliage offers wonderful year-round interest and fragrance.
- Naturally compact and bushy growth habit.
- Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
- Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lavender |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Fragrance | Moderate fragrance from flowers and foliage |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 |
| Flowering Months | July to August |
| Mature Height | 50–100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50–100 cm |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a sheltered, full sun position for strong growth and abundant flowering. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. |
| Watering | Low water need; drought-tolerant once established. |
| Mulching | Apply a light mulch or balanced fertiliser in spring if desired. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Kitchen gardens
- Balconies
- Patios
Good to Know
- Attracts bees and other pollinators.
- Features evergreen foliage providing winter interest.
- Care level is easy.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 12cm pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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