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English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Plug Plants – Evergreen, Hardy & Fragrant

Add classic beauty and structure to your garden with Lavandula angustifolia. This evergreen shrub is celebrated for its aromatic foliage and striking seasonal interest. Unlike typical lavenders, this variety bursts into spring with vivid scarlet red new growth, followed by creamy white flower spikes that stand out against the vibrant foliage.

Why Choose English Lavender?

• Seasonal Impact: Enjoy bold scarlet foliage in early spring and creamy flower spikes from late spring into summer.
• Year-Round Interest: Evergreen leaves keep your garden looking lively even in winter.
• Biodiversity Boost: Fragrant blooms draw bees, butterflies, and pollinators to support a healthy ecosystem.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, this hardy shrub thrives with little intervention.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK (USDA zones 5–9).
• Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged spots.
• Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for best colour and flowering.
• Watering: Water regularly after planting until established; drought tolerant once mature.
• Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering (late summer) to maintain shape—avoid cutting into old wood.
• Feeding: Fertilise sparingly; too much feed can reduce flowering performance.
• Planting Time: Best planted from early spring through early autumn while soil is workable.

How to Use English Lavender

• Borders & Edging: Plant along paths or as a low hedge for lasting fragrance and colour.
• Pots & Containers: Perfect for patios or balconies—ensure good drainage for healthy growth.
• Cottage Gardens: Pair with roses, salvia, or catmint for traditional planting schemes.
• Biodiversity Gardens: Combine with echinacea or rudbeckia to attract pollinators all season long.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant English Lavender?
  The best time is from early spring through early autumn when the soil is not frozen or waterlogged.
• How tall and wide does it grow?
  This variety typically reaches 40–60cm in height and spread when mature.
• Does it require much maintenance?
  No—once established, English Lavender is low maintenance. Trim lightly after flowering and avoid overwatering for best results.