Lavandula ang. 'Essence Purple' - P13

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lavandula officinalis.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * evergreen * easy to care for * deer resistant

Leaves
Suitable for consumption.

Growth habit
Bushy.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March - Harvesting: From June to September - Sowing under glass: From March to May - Sowing outdoors: From April to June.

Care
Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' forms rake-shaped, purple flowers arranged in panicles from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Cut, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, tub, cosmetic, scented garden, rose garden