Lavandula officinalis English, 2/3L
English lavender is the hardiest lavender and is a popular component of any cottage garden scheme. A bushy shrub with strongly aromatic foliage, it bears fragrant lavender flowers held in spikes over a long summer season. Ideal for use in borders and dwarf hedges, it will attract bees, butterflies and other nectar-loving insects. Hessian not included, supplied in nursery pot.
Dimensions
- 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 60cm x 60cm (2ft x 2ft) over 2 - 5 years
Features
English lavender is the hardiest lavender and is a popular component of any cottage garden scheme. A bushy shrub with strongly aromatic foliage, it bears fragrant lavender flowers held in spikes over a long summer season. Ideal for use in borders and dwarf hedges, it will attract bees, butterflies and other nectar-loving insects. Hessian not included, supplied in nursery pot.
Increasingly in its role as a herb, lavender is being used in recipes, not just for puddings, biscuits and fudge, but also for use with pork recipes.
- Flowers: July - September
- Hardy
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Full sun
- All aspects
Plant in spring in well-drained soil, with full sun. Cut back after flowering to prevent woody stems but avoid cutting into old wood.