Lavender species have silver-grey aromatic foliage with blue to purple flower spikes.
Lots-a-Colour Varieties
Lavender (L. augustifolia) “English Lavender” |
Blue River |
A new seed propagated lavender. Has a compact plant habit and is very floriferous. The spikes are deep blue and the flowers intense blue. Is winter hardy.
Height: 35-45cm |
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Hidcote |
More compact with deeper colour of foliage and flower than Munstead, slightly later to flower. Has a compact and upright habit with fragrant deep purple – blue flowers over silver-grey, green foliage.
Height 30-50cm |
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Munstead |
A true dwarf lavender with narrow, lacy, grey-green foliage , which has a slight fragrance. It has a compact and upright habit with beautifully fragrant lavender – blue flowersVersatile compact shrub with purple flowers over silver grey fragrant foliage. Suitable as an alpine/ground cover or as a summer pot plant.
Height 30-50cm, spread 30-45cm. |
Lavender stoechas (annual) |
Purple Ribbon |
Annual lavender with attractive fragrance. Short crop time of 10-12 weeks. Long lasting colour display in the garden. Great weather tolerance and heat resistance.
Height 40-70cm. |
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Spanish / Italian Lavender |
Very narrow, downy grey leaves producing spikes of fragrant, deep purple flowers. Suitable for garden beds, containers and for low hedges.
Height: 60cm |
Lavender (L.multifida) |
Spanish Eyes |
Tender perennial that can be grown as an annual. Foliage is soft textured and fernlike. Bright sky-blue lavender flowers. Easy to grow, uniform and flowers all summer long. The grey-green foliage is soft and feathery and has a pine-like fragrance. Great cottage plant.
Height 35cm. |
Height
See above.
Climate
Temperate to cold.
Planting & Cultivation Tips
Plant 40 to 50cm apart in full sun with good drainage and air circulation.
Tip prune after flowering to promote bushy growth.
All lavender species tolerate harsh conditions and once established have very low water requirements.
Peak Flowering Time
Winter to Spring
Useful for
An aromatic addition to garden beds.
Combines well with herbs and potted colour.
A wonderful hedging option and is good for floral arrangements, both fresh and dried.