French Lavender

Was £6.95, now £5.95Free-flowering, plum purple flags above large round flowerheads. Perfect for edging parterres or for a low growing hedging, as this compact lavender only grows to 40cm. It is also hardier than most French lavenders and will survive all but the most harshest of winters. As it's borderline hardy it is best grown in a container in colder areas of the country and should be over-wintered in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JulyFlower colour: dark purpleOther features: the aromatic flowers and leaves can be used for making pot-pourriHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old woodGoes well with: Salvia x sylvestris 'Mainacht', Echinops ritro, Perovskia 'Blue Spire', Stachys byzantina, Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Eryngium giganteum
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