Lavender is deservedly popular and iconic for both its superb fragrance and beautiful flowers. This superb English variety cannot fail to impress with silvery foliage and spikes of beautiful flowers. Ideal in borders, herb gardens, containers or as part of a sensory garden.


Plant position - Any location
Any type of soil - Well drained
Flowering period - Summer
Dig soil improver in to the soil. Dig a hole twice as big as the pot, remove the pot from the rootball and place in the hole, ensuring the top of the plant roots is level with the soil surface. Backfill soil around the roots and water well
Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Carefully trim back foliage in April, taking care not to cut into old wood. Lavenders prefer to grow in soil that is low in nutrients, so only use high potash/low nitrogen feed
Soil pH - Any
H5 - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10°C)
Features and benefits
Lavender adds colourful impact to any garden
Lavender prefers a sunny spot
The gorgeous flowers of this lavender will add impact to any garden
This plant attracts bees and butterflies with the essential nutrients in its pollen and nectar. These insects also help fertilise your plants and increase fruit and seed development. Planting just a few of these in your garden will provide crucial nourishment for these key pollinators
Lavender grows best in free-draining soils