About
A bushy, compact evergreen shrub with narrow linear silver-grey leaves. Spikes of ovoid, dark blue flowers topped with conspicuous with purple bracts in late spring through to 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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationPrefers free-draining , poor to moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay or waterlogged soils. Can become woody and untidy without annual pruning. See lavender cultivation for further advice
PruningPruning group 10; deadhead after flowering. Trimming in late summer prevents plants from becoming straggly, but you can leave plants for a season to benefit wildlife with seeds or as shelter if you prefer. Avoid pruning in autumn in wet or cold regions as this may leave plants vulnerable to winter damage. Avoid cutting back into old wood
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings. See our video How to take lavender cuttings for more advice
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to rosemary beetle, cuckoo spit and sage leafhopper
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)