LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'

Commonly known as Common lavender

Dwarf lavender-blue
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
  • Blue
  • Height
    45cm (18in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    Compact, bushy shrub
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun

LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Named after Gertrude Jekyll's garden at Munstead Wood, Godalming, Surrey, UK. Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Froghoppers, grey mould, honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    Western Mediterranean.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
    Dense spikes to 8cm (3in) long
    Tubular
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Suitable for open site, slightly back from the sea
    Cottage garden
    Patio / pot plants
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Linear
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 7
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
    Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
    When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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Hedging - Box Alternatives
Lavandula - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
45cm (18in)
 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  60cm (24in)
  

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