English Lavender Angustifolia Munstead
Description
This neat, compact variety of fragrant English lavender bears masses of dark purple-blue flower spikes which are ideal for cutting or drying. The nectar-rich flowers are particularly attractive to bees. The green-grey foliage is evergreen with a compact bushy habit making an excellent low hedge or path edging. They also look attractive in a cottage border or in containers or pots on the patio. Very easy to grow and undemanding; requiring very little maintenance. Grow in free draining soil in full sun, as plants dislike wet ground, particularly during winter. Improve heavy soil conditions by adding coarse grit or sharp sand prior to planting. When growing in large patio containers or pots, use a well drained soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. After planting, prune plants to encourage bushy growth. Water regularly throughout summer until plants are fully established then they are reasonably drought tolerant. Immediately after flowering, prune back to within 2cm of the previous year's growth to maintain a compact, well shaped plant. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Make delicious lavender sugar or lavender and mint jelly from the freshly picked flowers. Position: Full Sun Height: Up to 45cm Spread: Up to 60cm Supplied in 9cm Nursery Pots Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but can vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety. Do not be alarmed at tired, discoloured or weathered appearances; this happens naturally at colder times of the year. Features: English Lavender (Lavandula) 'Munstead' is an easy-to-grow hardy outdoor plant, ready to plant supplied in a pot, for sunny gardens and patios. Attracts bees and butterflies with highly fragrant purple flowers. Drought tolerant and reliable This lovely variety has aromatic, evergreen silver foliage which provides year-round interest. During summer, highly fragrant purple flowers attract bees and butterfly to the garden. Grow alongside a range of other established plants, large and small, for a spectacular display This resilient lavender variety thrives in full sun in borders or containers and can also be used as low hedging. Very low maintenance and easy to grow, providing a long season of fuss-free colour, ideal for growing in pots, border displays or as an indoor cut flower Potted garden plant; 2 x Lavender 'Munstead' plants in 9cm pots Specifications: Model Number: KB6955
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