French Lavender. A compact bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped with purple bracts from late spring to summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Full Sun. Hardy. Protect tender varieties during winter from frost.
Lavandula stoechas ( French Lavender)
A compact bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped with purple bracts from late spring to summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Lavandula |
|---|---|
| Species | stoechas ( French Lavender) |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | French Lavender |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | Grey, Green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | 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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