Lavender
A low-water border plant with purple flowers and scent, friendly to pollinators.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a fragrant, bee-friendly plant widely used for borders and path edges. The grey-green foliage is decorative all year.
Uses
- Path and stone wall edges, flower beds
- Sunny pots and terraces
- Dried flowers and aromatic uses
Care
It prefers well-drained, limy soil and does not tolerate overwatering; roots rot. After flowering cut back by a third so the base does not turn woody.
Care notes
- Cut back by a third after flowering
- Avoid overwatering
Technical data
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia |
|---|---|
| Cold hardiness | −20 °C |
| Sale size | 20–30 cm, 2 L |
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