Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR (English lavender 'Felice Purple') — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, garden edging, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.

About

Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple' (English lavender 'Felice Purple') is a bushy, evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Lavandula, known for its compact, aromatic nature and narrow leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with well-drained, fertile soils ranging from sandy to clay, and can tolerate a variety of pH levels. It produces small tubular flowers arranged in dense spikes during spring and summer, making it suitable for gravel gardens, patios, and wildlife-friendly borders. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well-suited to Mediterranean and informal garden settings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lavandula

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy, Clay
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Garden edging, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR

Propagation: Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistance: Rosemary beetle, Cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Disease resistance: Grey moulds (Botrytis), Honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR need?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.

Is Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR hardy in the UK?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.

How do I propagate Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice Purple'PBR?

Seed sown in a cold frame in spring, Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

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