A shrub up to 60cm high, with an erect, dense, neat habit, evergreen, aromatic, linear, green leaves up to 4cm long, and flowering stems up to 18cm long topped by spikes 2-3cm long of fragrant, soft violet flowers around midsummer
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in full sun in well-drained soil; for more advice, see lavender cultivation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, or by softwood cuttings of new growth in early summer. See our video How to take lavender cuttings for more advice
Pruning group 10; deadhead after flowering. Trimming in late summer prevents plants from becoming straggly, but you can leave plants for a season to benefit wildlife with seeds or as shelter if you prefer. Avoid pruning in autumn in wet or cold regions as this may leave plants vulnerable to winter damage. Avoid cutting back into old wood
May be susceptible to rosemary beetle, and to cuckoo spit (froghopper or spittle bug nymphs)
May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)