Lavender Stoechas Great Adventure 2 Litre Pot

Lavandula stoechas ‘Great Adventure’ – Bold Colour & Fragrance in a Compact Package
Lavandula stoechas ‘Great Adventure’ is a standout variety of French lavender, prized for its large, vibrant purple flower heads topped with vivid magenta bracts. Compact yet showy, this variety brings an exotic Mediterranean flair to UK gardens, along with a long flowering season and that unmistakable lavender scent. It’s perfect for borders, pots, gravel gardens or wildlife-friendly spaces, attracting bees and butterflies with ease.

Seasonal Interest & Flowering
Spring:

Early to flower – often beginning in late spring.

Upright flower spikes emerge with deep purple heads and bright pink-purple 'wings', adding vertical interest.

Aromatic grey-green foliage provides contrast and form.

Summer:

Flowering continues well into summer with regular deadheading.

A magnet for pollinators – particularly bees and butterflies.

Foliage remains tidy and fragrant, even as flowers fade.

Autumn:

Slows flowering as temperatures cool, but foliage stays neat.

Can hold shape and interest late into the season in milder regions.

Winter:

Evergreen in sheltered areas with silvery-grey foliage offering texture.

Protect from prolonged frost or wet if in pots.

Structure & Growth
Height & Spread: Reaches around 40–50cm tall and 30–40cm wide – a perfect fit for compact gardens and patios.

Form: Naturally mounding with upright flowering stems.

Growth Rate: Fast-growing; reaches full size within a season or two.

Growing Conditions & Care
Position: Requires full sun for best flowering.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, poor, or chalky soils. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground.

Watering: Drought-tolerant once established – water deeply but infrequently.

Pruning: Light trim after first flush of flowers to encourage rebloom; harder prune in late summer to maintain shape.

Hardiness: Hardy in milder UK areas (H4); protect or bring into shelter during severe frost.

Perfect For
Patio Containers: A striking centrepiece with colour and scent.

Borders & Edges: Great for lining paths with its compact, structured form.

Gravel & Mediterranean Gardens: Natural fit among stone, herbs, and drought-tolerant planting.

Wildlife Gardens: Provides a long-lasting nectar source for bees and butterflies.