French Lavender. A compact bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and striking spikes of deep mauve-purple flowers topped with mauve-purple bracts in summer. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lavandula stoechas ‘Helmsdale’
A compact bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and striking spikes of deep mauve-purple flowers topped with mauve-purple bracts in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Lavandula |
|---|---|
| Species | stoechas |
| Varietry | 'Helmsdale' |
| Common Name | French Lavender |
| Flower Colour | mauve, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, 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 | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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