French Lavender. A compact bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped with purple bracts on long stalks held well above the leaves from late spring to summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lavandula stoechas ssp. pedunculata
A compact bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped with purple bracts on long stalks held well above the leaves from late spring to summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Lavandula |
|---|---|
| Species | stoechas |
| Varietry | ssp. pedunculata |
| 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 | |
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