Description
Lavender is an evergreen plant with violet flowers from the Mediterranean coast. Today it has made itself at home in many parts of the world, although the best-known lavender comes from Provence in France.
It forms compact, regular clumps up to 45–50 cm tall, with decorative silvery leaves. It has medicinal properties and a beautiful scent. Recommended varieties: the very popular English lavender with dark violet-blue flowers, and its pink-flowered counterpart. A pale violet English lavender variety is very compact, growing to 25 cm.
Requirements
It grows well in sunny, warm positions, planted in fertile, light, free-draining soil.
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seeds in early spring.
Care
Because it keeps producing new flower spikes, it needs regular feeding, especially when grown in containers.
In spring cut back last year's growth, leaving two thirds of its length. This increases flowering.