Lavender angustifolia

Lavender angustifolia

Why Buy Me?

• Highly aromatic
• Long flowering period
• Attract wildlife
• English Lavender

Growing Conditions

Light:
Requires full sun for best flowering, scent, and compact growth. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Soil:
Prefers well-drained, light, sandy or gravelly soil. Thrives in poor to moderately fertile, alkaline to neutral soils. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions.

Exposure:
Grows well in exposed or sheltered locations. Tolerant of wind and coastal conditions.

Drought Tolerance:
High. Extremely drought-tolerant once established; ideal for dry gardens and Mediterranean-style plantings.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Best planted in spring after risk of frost has passed, or in early autumn in milder climates.

Spacing:
Allow 30–60 cm (1–2 feet) between plants depending on the variety and desired density. Good airflow prevents fungal disease.

Watering:
Water regularly in the first growing season. Once established, only water during prolonged dry spells. Avoid overwatering.

Fertilization:
No regular feeding needed. If soil is extremely poor, apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring. Overfeeding may reduce fragrance and flower production.

Mulching:
Use gravel or sand mulch to improve drainage and reflect light. Avoid organic mulches, which hold moisture around the crown.

Pruning:
Prune lightly after flowering, removing spent blooms and shaping the plant. Cut back by one-third in late summer to early autumn to maintain compact shape. Avoid cutting into old, woody stems.

Propagation:
Easily propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or softwood cuttings in spring. Can also be grown from seed, though slower to establish.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
New silvery-green foliage emerges. Plants begin to bulk up as weather warms.

Summer:
Produces fragrant, spike-like violet-blue flowers from June to August. Aromatic foliage and flowers are highly ornamental and useful.

Autumn:
Flowers fade. Foliage remains attractive and compact into autumn.

Winter:
Evergreen in mild climates. In colder regions, may become semi-evergreen or die back slightly. Pruned plants retain better structure over winter.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. One of the best plants for wildlife-friendly and pollinator gardens.

Garden Use:
Perfect for herb gardens, borders, edging, rockeries, gravel gardens, containers, and low hedging. Suitable for dry, coastal, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

Companion Plants:
Pairs well with Rosemary, Thyme, Santolina, Eryngium, Salvia, Nepeta, and ornamental grasses. Also great with Roses for classic combinations.

Transform your home and garden with Lavender angustifolia —a must-have for any season. Order online now for quick and easy shopping, or drop by your local Thompson's Branch to explore it up close and get personalised recommendations.