Mixed Lavender Hedge Collection

'Hidcote' - the most popular lavender in the UK. Quintessentially British, it's ideal as a low hedging or edging plant for all flower borders and kitchen gardens. The flowers are imperial, deep purple, with a good balance between the height of foliage and flower spikes.
'Loddon Pink' - dainty, pale pink flowers that stand out against the green, aromatic foliage, which is much less silvery-grey than most other varieties.
'Arctic Snow' - relatively slow-growing white flowering variety, making a lovely low ornamental hedge to about 50cm.

Delivery season is weather dependent. There is no point planting lavender out before nighttime temperatures rise as the shock sets it back, so it establishes slower than lavender planted later when the soil is warm.

Features

Contains: Hidcote, Loddon Pink, Arctic Snow
Use: Low hedging / edging, basic topiary balls & shapes
Flowers: Pink, Purple or White
Flowering: July to September
Scent: Strong, lavender
Leaves: Evergreen, aromatic. Greener than most others
Height x Spread: 60cm x 60cm
Unappealing to deer, rodents
Drought tolerant when established
Culinary herb
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Growing Lavender

Aspect: Full sun, South facing
Soil: Well drained is vital, poorly fertile is preferable
Soil pH: Above 6.5 is best. Likes chalk
Hardiness Rating: H5 (to -15C)
Suitable for the coast and windy locations
Ideal for container growing

Lavender must have good drainage and close to full sun. It prefers poor soil and thrives in exposed coastal sites.
When established, they're drought-tolerant, but in their first and second year you must water them well, as with any new shrub.

Don't plant lavender out too early in Spring: the cold soil will shock it and set it back. In most years, this means waiting until May.

There are different approaches to pruning, which is necessary to keep your lavender dense and beautiful.
The essential thing is to cut all the new, green growth down to two or three buds typically in early September, around when the last flowers have faded.
A light trim in Spring is optional, but recommended.

Spacing a Lavender hedge: Like most formal hedging, plant at 3 per metre, 33cm apart in a single row.

Deer and rodents aren't interested in lavender - they might nibble fresh green Spring growth to test it, but as the foliage matures they ignore it.

Mixed Lavender Hedge Collection

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