Lavandula Angustifolia Munstead, 2/3L
A popular variety for growing in gravel gardens, along with edging paths and borders, Lavender Munstead bears dense spikes of fragrant, blue-purple flowers above aromatic grey-green leaves. Named after Gertrude Jekyll's garden at Munstead Wood, this lavender is also perfect for dwarf hedging and is beloved by many native pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 45cm x 60cm (1ft 5in x 1ft 11in) over 2 - 5 years
Features
A popular variety for growing in gravel gardens, along with edging paths and borders, Lavender Munstead bears dense spikes of fragrant, blue-purple flowers above aromatic grey-green leaves. Named after Gertrude Jekyll's garden at Munstead Wood, this lavender is also perfect for dwarf hedging and is beloved by many native pollinators.
Increasingly in its role as a herb, lavender is being used in recipes, not just for puddings, biscuits and fudge, but also for use with pork recipes.
- Flowers: July to September
- Hardy
- All soil types
- East, South or West facing
- Full sun
Plant in spring in well drained soil, with full sun. Cut back after flowering to prevent woody stems but avoid cutting into old wood.