Common Name:
Lavender
Description:
A classic plant well admired for the masses of flowers and fragrant foliage.
Flower:
Deep purple flower bracts with the traditional ‘wings’.
Size:
60cm x 60cm
Growing Conditions:
They require full sun and a free draining soil. Can cope with rocky and arid soils but need extra feeding and watering.
Care:
· Lavender are relatively hardy and can handle drought conditions once established but still enjoy a deep watering during dry spells.
· Trim regularly. This prevents the plant from going woody which is a common problem with Lavender. Once the flowers start to fade trim them back to encourage the next flush of flowers. You can end up doing this 3 or 4 times to extend the flowering season.
Uses:
· Wonderful as a Lavender hedge. A nice informal and colourful border.
· Mass plant on a bank or open area.
· Great filler and mixer for flowering garden.
· Grow well in containers and make neat topiary subjects trained into standards.
Comment:
In our opinion ‘Major’ is the bench mark of all Lavender. It has good form and great colour that holds well. Lavender gets a bad rap for going woody but it is just a case of a couple of light trims each season.