Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is an aromatic subshrub with purple flowers in June–July, excellent for bees and drought-tolerant. Suited to borders, sunny beds, roundabouts and Mediterranean gardens.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Soil: Dry, well-drained soil
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -20°C
Use in landscaping projects
Lavender is one of the most popular plants for sunny, low-maintenance green spaces. It is used for path edging, beds, slopes, roundabouts and Mediterranean gardens. The fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, and the silvery foliage stays decorative all year.
Planting and spacing
Plant 30–40 cm apart, about 5–7 plants per square metre, or 3 plants per linear metre for edging. It needs full sun and poor, dry, well-drained soils; it tolerates calcareous soils.
Care and maintenance
After flowering cut back the flower stems, and in spring trim the plants lightly to keep them compact, without cutting into old, leafless wood. It needs no fertiliser and tolerates drought very well. Excess winter wet is the main risk.
Frequently asked questions
How many lavender plants per square metre?
Usually 5–7 plants per m², 30–40 cm apart.
When should lavender be pruned?
Cut back the flowers after flowering and trim lightly in spring, without cutting into old wood.
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