Lavandula Stoechas

Lavandula stoechas (commonly known as French Lavender ) is a stunning, highly aromatic lavender variety known for its distinctive "rabbit ear" petals on top of its flower spikes. It’s a fantastic choice for containers, borders, and pollinator gardens, thriving in warm, dry conditions. Loved by bees and butterflies

Characteristics:

• Type: Perennial in warmer climates (zones 8–10), often grown as an annual in cooler regions

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and mounded

• Height & Spread: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm) tall and wide

• Flowers: Deep purple, pink, or white blooms with signature tufted petals on top

• Foliage: Silvery-green, narrow leaves, highly aromatic

• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer, with repeat flowering in warm climates

• Supplied in a 1 litre pot

• Growing Tips:

• Sunlight: Needs full sun (6+ hours per day) for best flowering and fragrance

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil with a slightly alkaline pH

• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water lightly but regularly in the first season

• Pruning: Trim after flowering to encourage reblooming and bushy growth

• Fertilizing: Minimal feeding needed—too much fertilizer can reduce fragrance

• Container Growing: Perfect for pots with good drainage—use a gritty soil mix - John Innes no3 is ideal