Lavender angustifolia 'Folgate', 3L
This English lavender is one of the first to bloom, bearing flowers that are much more blue than other varieties, held against aromatic, silvery grey leaves. The evergreen, clump-forming shrub is ideal for use in borders and dwarf hedges, where it will attract bees, butterflies and other nectar-loving insects.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 100cm (3ft 3in)
Features
This English lavender is one of the first to bloom, bearing flowers that are much more blue than other varieties, held against aromatic, silvery grey leaves. The evergreen, clump-forming shrub is ideal for use in borders and dwarf hedges, where it will attract bees, butterflies and other nectar-loving insects.
- Flowers: July to August
- Evergreen
- Hardy
- Well drained, light soil (preferably poor)
- East, South and West aspects
- Full sun
- Hardy
- Drought tolerant
Cut back after flowering to prevent woody stems but avoid cutting into old wood
Highly fragrant