English Lavender Patio Tree | Lavendula 'Munstead'
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English Lavender Patio Tree
Lavendula 'Munstead'
- They're one of the most iconic cottage garden plants, perfuming the air with their glorious fragrance and looking good while doing so. Now, we've got a patio-trained variety!
- 'Munstead' is a brilliant little cultivar, bearing seriously fragrant flower spikes and boasting silvery-green, tactile foliage.
- Growing to just a metre or so in height, this clear-stemmed tree is perfect for patios, balconies and terraces. They look particularly good bought as a pair, with one placed either side of a doorway.
- Lavender plants have been designated with the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators status, indicating their benefit to pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
- Please note: this page includes selected AI-assisted imagery for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, English Lavender Patio Tree thrives in sunny pots with free-draining compost.
How big does it get?
English Lavender Patio Tree typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
English Lavender Patio Tree requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
English Lavender Patio Tree prefers well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
English Lavender Patio Tree is drought-tolerant once established, needing water only when the top 5 centimetres of soil feel dry.
Will this plant need pruning?
English Lavender Patio Tree | Lavendula 'Munstead' requires annual pruning to prevent it from becoming woody. Trim back the current year's growth by about 2.5 to 5 centimetres in late summer after flowering, taking care not to cut into old, bare wood.
How hardy is this plant?
English Lavender Patio Tree is generally rated H4 or H5, tolerating temperatures from -10°C to -15°C. English types are hardy across the UK, while French or Spanish types may need winter protection in colder inland or northern regions.
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