Lavender | English, French Lavender | Lavandula | UK Grown Shurbs

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, extremely fragrant, evergreen shrub with aromatic, slender, grey-green leaves and spikes of lovely, scented, small, tubular, blue-purple flowers. It’s a small cultivar, popular for its beautiful, long-lasting scent. It blooms twice, from late spring throughout the summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' thrives in neutral to alkaline, dry to medium moist, poor, light, sandy, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, and doesn’t like waterlogged soils, therefore, excellent drainage is essential. Perfect for dry climates.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a lovely and popular plant with beautiful, strong, long-lasting fragrance and cute, lavender-coloured flowers. It is great for dry banks and slopes, flower beds and borders, garden edging, and for growing in containers. Stunning when planted in masses. It is perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, rock and gravel, cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens. Essential for herbal gardens. Very popular for dried arrangements.

Lavandula Hidcote is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with narrow, silvery blue-green foliage and small, tubular, dark purple flowers in dense spikes, with beautiful long-lasting fragrance. Blooms in late spring or early summer, sometimes twice during the season.

Hidcote Lavender can grow in any type of soil, even sandy and rocky, as long as it is well-drained. Does not like wet or waterlogged soils and prefers average, light, dry to medium moisture, slightly alkaline soils, in sunny positions. It doesn’t tolerate high summer humidity and cold winters. It needs to be protected from harsh winds. In very cold climates it has to be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Low maintenance plant.

Lavandula Hidcote is a very versatile plant. It is essential for any herb garden, perfect for beds and borders, banks and slopes, low hedges, and path edging. Stunning when planted in masses and very suitable for growing in containers. Often used in dry arrangements.

Lavandula stoechas 'Papillon', commonly known as French Lavender or Butterfly Lavender, is a striking and aromatic perennial shrub highly prized for its unique and decorative appearance. This variety of lavender is renowned for its distinctive blooms, which feature a compact, bushy form adorned with upright flower spikes. Each spike is crowned with a cluster of small, dark purple flowers that are topped by conspicuous, petal-like bracts resembling butterfly wings, hence the name 'Papillon', meaning butterfly in French.

The foliage of Lavandula stoechas 'Papillon' is another of its attractive features. The narrow, grey-green leaves are evergreen, providing year-round interest and a pleasant aromatic scent when crushed. The foliage contrasts beautifully with the vivid flower spikes, creating an eye-catching display in gardens and landscapes.

Flowering from late spring to early summer, this lavender variety is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies, which adds to the vitality of any garden. Its blooms are also highly valued for their use in potpourris and sachets due to their strong fragrance.

Lavandula stoechas 'Papillon' thrives in well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils and requires full sun to flourish. It is well-suited for use in borders, rockeries, and containers, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings. In addition to its ornamental value, it is also a low-maintenance plant, requiring minimal watering once established and benefiting from an annual trim to maintain its shape and encourage further flowering.

While generally hardy, it can be susceptible to frost, so protection may be necessary in particularly harsh winters. Overall, Lavandula stoechas 'Papillon' is a delightful and robust choice for gardeners seeking a blend of beauty, fragrance, and ecological benefits.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is an excellent choice for gardens, particularly in cottage, Mediterranean, and wildlife-friendly designs. This compact, evergreen shrub features deep purple-blue flowers and silvery-green foliage, making it ideal for borders, edging, or container planting. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. 'Hidcote' is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, needing only occasional pruning to maintain its shape. It is highly attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity. Hardy it can withstand cold winters yet enjoys warm, sunny summers. Avoid heavy, wet soils, as excessive moisture can cause root rot. Perfect for adding fragrance and structure to any garden.