| Description | Lavandula angustifolia
Munstead Lavender is a dwarf-rounded bush with aromatic grey-green foliage. It produces dense spikes of aromatic beautiful tiny purple to violet flowers during summer. These are lighter in colour than Hidcote Lavender, and the plant grows slightly larger.
8" pot size | Lavandula angustifolia
Traditionally English Lavender was grown for its heavenly fragrance, used in oils and potpourri.
• Small, slender blue-ish purple flowers on tall stems above the foliage
• Grown in pots, as a hedge or in the cottage garden to attract bees and butterflies
• Tolerates drought and dry conditions, preferring well drained soils
6"/14cm pot | Buxus sempervirens variegata 'English Box' variegated
Variegated English Box produces small dark green foliage with a creamy-white edging that adds a twist to the otherwise ordinary English Box. It is happily pruned and is ideal for pots, low borders & edging or topiary's. It grows best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It prefers a well draining soil and adequate water in the warmer months.
16" pot size. (Topiary ball) |
| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Lavandula angustifolia "Munstead"
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| height x width |
60cm x 60cm
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| planting distance |
For border: 30cm
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| conditions |
Sunny open position in well-drained soil, lavender will not tolerate wet feet, please read Wet Feet Kills, prune after flowering
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| landscape use |
Borders, low hedges, single specimens, containers, cut flowers, pot pourri, lavender sachets
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| height x width |
1m x 1m
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| planting distance |
For border: 50cm
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| features |
Narrow aromatic grey-green leaves and slender spikes of tiny fragrant purple flower spikes during summer
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| conditions |
Sunny open position in well-drained soil, lavender will not tolerate wet feet, please read Wet Feet Kills, prune after flowering
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| landscape use |
Borders, hedges, single specimens, containers, cut flowers, pot pourri, oil, lavender sachets
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| Botanical Name |
Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'
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| Mature Height |
1m
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| Mature Width |
1m
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| Uses |
Topiary, hedging, low borders, pots, containers
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| Flowering |
No
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| Fragrant |
No
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