Xela's Garden

About this plant

Genus: Lavandula.

Species: Lavandula angustifolia.

Planted Vistabile '06 in front path right border
Bought 06.06 from Norfolk Lavender stand, Gardeners' Worls Live Show for £2.50

This is a free-flowering, dwarf variety which produces spikes of pink flowers throughout late spring and summer. It provides a beautiful fragrance which is ideal for any garden – large or small. Hidcote is a favourite, long blooming shrub which is best planted somewhere where you’ll brush past it daily, so you can enjoy its sweet perfume all summer. Its compact growth habit also makes it ideal for growing in a large container to brighten a deck or patio, or for lining walkways. Handfuls of the blooms can be used in bouquets, pot pourris or in sachets to sweeten your house.

Herbacious perennial

# Position: Full sun

# Soil: A well-drained, fertile soil

# Rate of Growth: Average growing

# Flowers: July to September
Colour: very pale Pink
Scent: aromatic

# Other Features: Ideal for growing in a large container to brighten up a deck or patio.

# Hardiness: Fully hardy, -15C

# Garden Care: The stalks should be cut back after the flowers have faded. The plant should also be carefully trimmed back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.

Eventual Height: 60cm
Eventual Spread: 75cm

A compact bushy shrub with narrow grey leaves and spikes of pink flowers.
Lovely autumn scent