Lavandula Angustifolia ‘Munstead’ is a popular variety of lavender that is known for its compact growth, fragrant flowers, and drought tolerance. It is a cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia, which is the species of lavender that is native to southern Europe. ‘Munstead’ lavender is a perennial shrub that grows to be about 18 inches tall and wide. It has slender, gray-green leaves and spikes of fragrant, blue-purple flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Features:

• Munstead’ lavender is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. It can be planted in borders, rock gardens, or containers. It can also be used to create hedges or screens.

Height: 45 x 45cm
Planting : When planting herbaceous perennials in the open ground we recommend planting with a mixture of your garden soil and a good quality tree and shrub compost or peat free compost. If planting in a container we recommend a good quality multi purpose with added John Innes or peat free compost.

Dense spikes of lavender-blue scented flowers against silvery-grey foliage. A cloud of purple which is perfect to edge a path or to produce an informal hedge.

Common name

Lavender

Height

50 cm

Spread

50 cm

Sunlight

Full sun, partial shade

Seasons

June to September

Soil

Well drained

Plant location

Beds and borders. Large containers

Characteristics

Aromatic, Pollinator friendly, Long flowering

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