Lavender angustifolia Mini Standard (3 Litre Pot) – Fragrant, Compact & Timeless Elegance for Patio, Borders & Containers
The Lavender angustifolia Mini Standard is a charming, fragrant miniature standard (lollipop) tree, perfect for adding a touch of classic Mediterranean beauty to patios, pathways, and garden borders. Grown with a slender, straight stem topped by a neat, rounded head of aromatic grey-green foliage, this 3-litre potted specimen brings structure, scent, and soft purple blooms into compact spaces. Its evergreen foliage, vibrant summer flowers, and distinctive form make it an ideal choice for formal and informal gardens alike.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring: Fresh, aromatic foliage emerges, filling the air with its signature calming fragrance.
Summer: Masses of soft purple flower spikes appear, attracting bees, butterflies, and pollinators.
Autumn: Retains silvery-green foliage and neat shape as flowers fade into decorative seed heads.
Winter: Evergreen leaves provide year-round colour and subtle structure, even in cooler months.
Structure & Form
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Height: Supplied as a mini standard with a clear stem and rounded head; perfect for pots and small spaces.
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Foliage: Aromatic, slender grey-green leaves create a soft, Mediterranean texture.
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Flowers: Soft purple flower spikes bloom in summer, adding colour and fragrance.
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Evergreen: Keeps its foliage year-round, offering lasting interest.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Patios & Courtyards: Ideal in decorative pots flanking doorways or along pathways.
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Formal Borders: Adds a touch of formality and symmetry in traditional gardens.
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Cottage Gardens: Complements informal, colourful planting schemes.
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Balconies & Terraces: Perfect for small-space gardening with big impact.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Prefers full sun for best flowering and fragrance.
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Soil: Well-drained, sandy or alkaline soils; dislikes heavy or waterlogged ground.
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Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions; may need winter protection in very cold areas.
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Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering to maintain its neat ball shape and encourage bushy growth.
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Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly while young or in containers.
Why Choose Lavender angustifolia Mini Standard (3 Litre Pot)?
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Compact, formal shape perfect for pots, patios, and pathways.
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Classic lavender fragrance and vibrant summer blooms.
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Evergreen foliage for year-round colour and structure.
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Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
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Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
Ideal Plant Combinations
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Pair with roses for a romantic, classic garden look.
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Underplant with thyme or creeping herbs to soften containers.
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Mix with ornamental grasses for a contemporary contrast of textures.
The Lavender angustifolia Mini Standard (3 Litre Pot) is a delightful, versatile addition to any garden, offering fragrance, form, and pollinator-friendly flowers in a beautifully compact tree shape. Perfect for framing entrances, lining walkways, or adding a touch of Mediterranean charm to patios and terraces.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
