Lavandula stoechas - P9

Description
The French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a bushy, winter-green perennial that produces purple flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to October. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide.

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 lavenders are grey-green, lanceolate.

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

Growth
Bushy.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Lavandula stoechas 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 sets beautiful accents together with: Rosemary.

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

Flower
Lavandula stoechas forms purple flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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