Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey', Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek'
A shrub up to 90cm high, with evergreen, aromatic, linear, silvery sage-green-grey leaves which are 4-6cm long and may be toothed. Upright spikes of fragrant, dark violet-blue flowers appear from midsummer; in mild climates it may flower at other times as well
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
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Grow in full sun in well-drained soil, and in frost-prone areas overwinter under glass if necessary; 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)