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Lavandula stoechas (French lavender) is an aromatic dwarf shrub with narrow, greyish leaves, dense oval heads of small purple flowers, and distinctive purple bracts. This variety exudes a sweet fragrance and adds Mediterranean charm to any garden. Compact and tidy in form, it grows well in patio pots, borders, and low informal hedges – so you can enjoy its signature scent no matter what space you have.
These 9cm perennial lavender plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them ideal for sunny gardens or rockeries. Its flowers appear from late spring through early summer, and regular deadheading can extend the blooming period. The plant’s strong scent also acts as a natural deterrent for pests, while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Pair Lavandula stoechas with other fragrant perennials like Jasmine or Dianthus to complement lavender’s sweet fragrance with rich, floral notes. Or for a timeless cottage garden look, combine with foxglove plants for their classic bell-shaped blooms. Order your Lavendula stoechas from Johnsons today.
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Deadheading Lavandula stoechas is a straightforward job. Once the flowers have faded, use clean, sharp secateurs or pruning shears to snip off the spent flower heads just above the first set of leaves. Avoid cutting into the woody stems, as this can damage the plant and slow its growth.
Lavandula stoechas typically only grows to a compact size, with mature plants only reaching a height of 60cm (24in) and spread to about the same width. This manageable size makes it perfect for patio pots, rockeries, or borders. Regular pruning will keep it healthy and compact, but even left to its own devices, it won’t grow all that large. Our Lavendula stoechas plants are supplied in 9cm pots at a height of around 10 -12cm (4.5in).
Yes, Lavandula stoechas is an evergreen perennial plant. Perennials are plants that don’t complete their life cycle in one year, so even when their flowers die back after the season ends, your Lavender’s pretty silver-green foliage will remain. Cared for properly, it will then bloom again next year. While it is hardy in milder climates, French Lavender is more tender than English Lavender and may need some protection if you get particularly cold winters. Mulching the base or moving potted lavender to a sheltered spot during frosts can help it survive the colder months.
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