Lavandula Angustifolia 14cm Pot

Lavandula angustifolia – Classic English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English Lavender, is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant purple-blue flower spikes and aromatic silver-grey foliage. Flowering in summer, it attracts bees and butterflies while bringing colour, scent and structure to borders, pathways and containers. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it is a timeless favourite in both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:
Fresh silvery-grey foliage forms neat, bushy mounds with a soft, aromatic texture.

Summer:
Slender spikes of richly scented purple-blue flowers appear from early to mid-summer, attracting pollinators and filling the air with fragrance.

Autumn & Winter:
In milder areas, plants remain semi-evergreen, retaining their silvery foliage and compact structure.

Structure & Form

• Compact, bushy habit

• Height: 45–60cm (up to 70cm in flower)

• Spread: 45–60cm

• Narrow, silver-grey aromatic leaves

• Upright flowering stems

Ideal for edging pathways, lining borders or creating low hedging.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Cottage Gardens: A traditional planting favourite.

• Pollinator-Friendly Gardens: Excellent for bees and butterflies.

• Low Hedging: Creates fragrant borders along paths.

• Containers & Patios: Perfect for sunny pots.

Growing Conditions & Care

Position:
Full sun for best flowering and strongest fragrance.

Soil:
Requires well-drained soil. Thrives in sandy or chalky soils and dislikes winter wet.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in the UK (to approximately -15°C).

Maintenance:
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Avoid cutting into old woody growth.

Why Choose Lavandula angustifolia?

• Highly fragrant flowers and foliage

• Pollinator friendly

• Drought tolerant once established

• Ideal for hedging and borders

• Low maintenance and reliable

Lavandula angustifolia is a classic garden essential, offering fragrance, colour and structure year after year.