French Lavender (Lavandula dentata)
- Sturdy,
evergreen, small shrub and soft, aromatic silvery-grey
foliage. Fragrant light-purple flowers appear on tall upright stems in spring
and summer. - Use in rockeries, general landscaping, mass plantings or as a low hedge.
- Position: full sun in well drained soils. Tolerates coastal conditions. Will not grow in boggy soils.
- Water requirements: low once established. Occasional watering during dry and hot spells will keep the plant healthy.
- Size:
can reach 1 metre in height and 1 metre in width. Pruning the plant
after each flowering (even when young) will maintain a dense and compact
habit.