English Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia
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Grown by Jack
Hereford
3 Plants in 9cm Pots (3-5 per metre)
15-30cm inc. pot on arrival
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English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
- The best for the UK climate, tried and tested over centuries!
- Lilac to deep purple flowers with an unbeatable scent
- A very versatile variety which is ideal for low hedging, borders, path edging or growing in pots
- An excellent companion plant to border your vegetable patch, Lavender keeps off pests including flies, slugs and mice
- RHS Plants for Pollinators - guaranteed to attract bees and butterflies to your garden
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, English Lavender is highly suitable for 30 cm pots with excellent drainage, thriving in full sun up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
English Lavender typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
English Lavender requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
English Lavender prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, English Lavender is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but English Lavender generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Lavandula angustifolia has an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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