About
Lavandula angustifolia 'Compacta', the compact English lavender, is a neat, bushy, well-branched lavender with narrow, aromatic, grey-green leaves and slender spikes of fragrant, lavender-blue flowers in summer. A reliable and ornamental selection for a sunny, well-drained border or container.
About the genus
Lavandula, the lavenders, are small, aromatic, evergreen shrubs with narrow leaves � entire, toothed or pinnately lobed � and dense spikes of tubular flowers, mainly in shades of lavender, purple and white, in summer. Widely grown for their fragrance, flowers and attractive foliage.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.