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Cercis 'Merlot' Eastern Redbud remove Lavandula 'Munstead' Dwarf Lavender 8" Pot remove Digitalis 'Foxgloves Excelsior mix' remove

Name Cercis 'Merlot' Eastern Redbud remove Lavandula 'Munstead' Dwarf Lavender 8" Pot remove Digitalis 'Foxgloves Excelsior mix' remove

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Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

With stunning, deep rich purple foliage in the summer the 'Merlot' Redbud makes for a stunning feature tree in the garden. In the spring, lavender pink blooms cover the bare branches and in the autumn the leaves turn vibrant oranges and yellows before falling. The 'Merlot' Redbud is perfect for small backyards. See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!

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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

Digitalis purpurea

Flowering biennial growing to 150cm. Plants produce elegant upward spikes covered in bell-like flowers in a mix of colours. Commonly grown in beds and borders.

Biennial, 150cm
Mix of pink, white and purple flowers
Good for beds and borders

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Botanical Name	Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
Other Common Names	Eastern Redbud, Redbud
Origin	North America
Plant Type	Tree
Leaf Drop	Deciduous
Sunshine	Full Sun, Part Shade
Tolerances	Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
Soil Type	Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
pH	Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Water Requirement	Moderate
Fertilise Me	April, March, November, October, September
Fertilizer Frequency	Bi-annually
Planting Distance	2-3m apart
Max Height	3.5m
Max Width	4.5m
Growth Speed	Moderate
Prune Me	Only if required, Only in winter
Size Maintained at	2m
Flowering	Yes
Flowering Time	October, September
Flower Colour	Pink
Fragrance	None
Foliage Colour	Purple
Autumn Colour	Orange, Red, Yellow
Fruit / Seed	Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
Attracts	Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Toxic To	Non-toxic
Uses	Shade Tree, Feature Tree

botanical name	Lavandula angustifolia "Munstead"
height x width	60cm x 60cm
planting distance	For border: 30cm
conditions	Sunny open position in well-drained soil, lavender will not tolerate wet feet, please read Wet Feet Kills, prune after flowering
landscape use	Borders, low hedges, single specimens, containers, cut flowers, pot pourri, lavender sachets