Spike Lavender. An upright bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and dense spikes of mauve-blue flowers from mid to late summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lavandula latifolia
An upright bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and dense spikes of mauve-blue flowers from mid to late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Lavandula |
|---|---|
| Species | latifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Spike Lavender |
| Flower Colour | mauve, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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