Lavandula angustifolia Melissa Lilac - 9cm pot

English Lavender

A hardy shrub, that reaches around 60cm in height, with grey-green foliage and scented flower spikes from mid summer until autumn. Flowers are dark purple in bud, opening to a much lighter mauve, giving a two-tone effect

• Hardy
• Ready to plant into the ground
• Excellent fragrance
• Final height: approx. 80cm
• Current size: 9cm pot
• Planting space: 3 plants within a metre

Plant Care

PLANTING

• Plant in well drained neutral-alkaline soil. You should incorporate grit/sharp sand when planting lavender to improve drainage in heavy soil. Lavender thrives in poor, sandy soil
• Plant in a sunny position. 
• Water for approximately three weeks until established - A good soak to establish root growth

CARE

• Requires minimal watering: Do not over water.
• Prune after flowering. Cut back quite hard but don’t cut into old wood, as this can reduce flowering potential the following year. Be careful not to remove green shoots as this can kill the plant.
• Can be left in garden all year round
• Our lavender plants are sold as culinary herbs