A bushy, evergreen shrub to 60cm tall and wide with aromatic, narrow, grey-green leaves. Highly-scented, dark purple flowers borne in dense, cylindrical heads and topped by large, mid-purple bracts are borne from late spring into summer
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. See lavender cultivation for further advice
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in 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 cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)