Item Details - Regal Splendour- French Lavender 10 pack- dispatch from 15 March 2010

IDEAL FOR CONTAINERS OR A SUNNY CORNER.

A stunning addition to the sunny border.

Dispatching from 15 March 2010 onwards. Please e-mail us if you require a specific delivery date.

You are buying Regal Splendour French Lavender plug plants.

These are large plug plants approximately 30mm x 40mm. These plants have been in winter dormancy, but will grow away very quickly once planted in new soil.

'Regal Splendour' is a bushy evergreen shrub with grey/green leaves. The foliage is extremely fragrant. The plump flowers with their striking dark violet 'butterfly' bracts are deep purple in colour. It forms clump of up to 60cms in height.

French Lavender is an old variety cultivated for many hundreds of years, both for its distinctive 'butterfly' or 'bunny ear' bracts, and its intense fragrance. It is not fully hardy and is best grown in a sunny position that is sheltered from cold winds and frosts. Alternatively it can be container grown and brought indoors over winter. Their drought tolerance makes them suitable for coastal planting if grown in a sheltered spot.

All lavenders must have well drained soil as they are very drought tolerant and do not like to be kept too wet. They prefer full sun, although they will grow well in part or full shade. They prefer soil that is not over rich. Their flowers are often dried and used for pot puree or dried flower arrangements amongst many other uses. They are great for attracting butterflies and bees and for use in the scented garden. French Lavenders should be cut back after flowering to retain a compact shape, taking care not to cut into old wood.

We also have other varieties as well as mixed lavender packs available on our site.

Please note that the actual plant colours may vary slightly from the image shown.