About
A bushy evergreen shrub, with linear, aromatic grey-green leaves. Spikes of perfumed flowers open from dark purple buds in summer.
About the genus
Lavandula are small aromatic evergreen shrubs with usually narrow, simple, entire, toothed or lobed leaves and small tubular flowers in dense spikes in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in well-drained soil; for more advice, see lavender cultivation
PruningPruning group 10; deadhead after flowering and trim foliage in spring. Avoid cutting back into old wood
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. See our video How to take lavender cuttings for more advice
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to rosemary beetle and cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)