Lavandula stoechas 'Javelin Forte Deep Purple'? - P13

Description
The French lavender 'Javelin Forte™ Deep Purple' (Lavandula stoechas) is a bushy, upright, compact, winter-green perennial that produces purple flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to October. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * winter green * deer resistant

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the French lavender 'Javelin Forte™ Deep Purple' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 15 to 18°C is required.

Growth
Bushy, upright, compact.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Lavandula stoechas 'Javelin Forte™ Deep Purple' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The French lavender 'Javelin Forte™ Deep Purple' sets beautiful accents together with: Rosemary.

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
Lavandula stoechas 'Javelin Forte™ Deep Purple' forms purple flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, rock garden, bee pasture, perennial bed