{"product_id":"allard-s-lavender-lavandula-x-allardii","title":"Allard's Lavender - Lavandula x allardii","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllard's Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula x allardii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the big, bold lavender for informal hedges and feature plantings. It grows 1 to 1.5m tall and wide, with broad toothed grey-green leaves and slender, dark purple flower spikes on long stems. It stands up to humidity better than some other lavender species, which is a real advantage in warmer, wetter gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig and upright.\u003c\/strong\u003e A very upright habit and broad leaves give it more presence than the small lavenders, so it works as a hedge or a feature shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark purple flower spikes carry the heavy scent of Portuguese lavender, and the foliage is aromatic too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is among the most waterwise lavenders, happy in baking sun and poor, dry soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some lavender species struggle when the air is damp, but this one stands up better to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoved by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long flower stems are a magnet for pollinators, and cut stems dry well for arrangements or potpourri.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a loose, fragrant hedge 1 to 1.5m tall. Clip it lightly twice a year to hold the shape, and expect a soft outline rather than a formal wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a bold silver-grey mound beside a path or gate, and a drift of three or five anchors a sunny border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and large pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits dry rockery pockets and big containers on a sunny terrace, provided the drainage is sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Allard's Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowers, although it tolerates lower light with fewer blooms. It is at home in cool, dry climates and handles heat and humidity well. It is not as cold tolerant as English or French lavender, but an established plant should survive a light overnight frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is essential. Avoid wet feet, and plant on a mound in heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks while the roots establish. After that it is drought tolerant. Give it a yearly dose of slow release fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year, taking off only a third of the foliage and never cutting into old wood. Lavender can upset cats and dogs if they eat a lot of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Allard's Lavender as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. Tubes arrive small and upright, and they build into a full shrub over a couple of seasons. Tube stock is supplied by our grower and is not always on hand. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lavender\"\u003eBrowse the full lavender range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lavender-care-guide-australia\"\u003eLavender care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of lavender is Allard's?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a hybrid of French lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e) and Portuguese lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), named after Gaston Allard. It has the indented leaves of French lavender on a broader scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower well in a humid garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt copes with humidity better than many lavenders, but drainage still decides success. Use a raised bed or mound, keep mulch off the stems and water at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hard can I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot very. Remove about a third of the foliage twice a year and keep the cuts above green growth. Allard's is woody at the base and does not reshoot from bare old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790463303999,"sku":"LAV-ALL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/allard-s-lavender-lavandula-x-allardii.jpg?v=1792208794","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/allard-s-lavender-lavandula-x-allardii","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}