Lavandula angustifolia - 'Alba' (Lavender)
Lavandula angustifolia description: This compact evergreen sub shrub produces dense aromatic gray - green foliage, as well as spikes of white flowers throughout the summer. Ideal in a container, as a low hedge in the herb garden or as low specimen in a bed. 60cm tall x 80cm.
Lavandula angustifolia cultivation notes: Lavender will flourish in most well drained garden soils, being especially suited to chalky soils. Plant in full sun in sheltered areas - preferably south facing. Trim flower shoots after flowering, prune last years growth to shape in spring.
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Scented blossom; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Suitable for hedging or topiary.
Common Missspellings: Lavandulla, Lavendula, Lavindula, Lavendulla
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