Lavandula 'Helmsdale' (PBR)
lavender
£4.99
- size:
- 9cm pot
- available within:
- to order from spring 2012
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to July
- Flower colour: burgundy purple
- Other features: the aromatic flowers and leaves can be used for making pot-pourri
- Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline)
Compact bushy shrub with strongly aromatic grey-green leaves and broad spikes of fragrant burgundy purple flowers topped by purple bracts. This gorgeous French lavender makes a neat, compact edging for a sunny path or border. In frost-prone areas, grow in a container and over-winter in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. - Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.
- Eventual Height: 0.7m
- Eventual Spread: 0.7m