Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Atropurpurea' (English lavender 'Nana Atropurpurea') — Bushy

Overview

Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Atropurpurea' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lavandula, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Atropurpurea' 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 'Nana Atropurpurea' is a cultivar of English lavender, a genus of compact, aromatic evergreen shrubs in the Lamiaceae family. This bushy shrub features narrow, simple leaves and produces small tubular flowers arranged in dense spikes during the summer. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Suitable for sheltered positions, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and is ideal for various garden settings including gravel gardens, patios, and wildlife gardens.

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 'Nana Atropurpurea' 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 'Nana Atropurpurea'

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 'Nana Atropurpurea'?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Atropurpurea' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Atropurpurea' need?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Atropurpurea' 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 'Nana Atropurpurea' hardy in the UK?

Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Atropurpurea' 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 'Nana Atropurpurea'?

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

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