{"product_id":"berry-beautiful-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-berry-beautiful","title":"Berry Beautiful Italian Lavender - Lavandula stoechas 'Berry Beautiful'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBerry Beautiful Italian Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e 'Berry Beautiful') is a dwarf lavender, only 30cm to 40cm high and wide. Dark purple flowers sit on long, showy, paler purple tufts, held well clear of the narrow grey foliage. It is heat and drought tolerant, happiest in dry climates, and small enough for any pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny but showy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm to 40cm it fits the smallest bed, balcony pot or window box without losing impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers held on show.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tufts stand clear of the foliage, so the flowers are easy to see and the plant looks lighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tone blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark purple heads with paler purple tufts give depth up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollen rich and fragrant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies are drawn to the scented flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with dry weather and heat, and should survive a light overnight frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot or window box on a sunny balcony suits it. Choose a container with drainage holes and a gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tucked between stones it gets the sharp drainage it wants, and the small size leaves space for other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a row for a miniature hedge along a path or in front of taller lavenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Berry Beautiful Italian Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and free draining soil suit it. It is happiest in dry climates, handles heat and drought, and should survive a light overnight frost once established. In humid regions grow it in a pot or on a raised, gravelly bed. Lower light reduces flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid wet feet. In the ground, add grit to heavy soil; in a pot, use a free draining mix and terracotta if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks, then step back. Feed once a year after flowering with a slow release fertiliser to keep it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year, taking only about a third of the foliage and avoiding old wood. Little plants need a light hand, so snip just below the spent flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Berry Beautiful Italian Lavender as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock is the easy way to fill pots or a small bed, and it establishes quickly in warm weather. Tubes and small pots travel well, so unpack them straight away and stand them in a bright, sheltered spot while you prepare the ground. Expect a small, grey leaved plant, with the tufted flowers building up as it grows.\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 lavender collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lavender-care-guide-australia\"\u003eLavender care guide for Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it small enough for a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at 30cm to 40cm it is one of the smallest lavenders. Give it a sunny spot and a pot with drainage holes, and water only when the top of the mix has dried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for edging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart in a single row. The plants will meet into a low, flowering line without crowding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it like humid weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest in dry climates. In humid regions, grow it in a pot or on a raised gravelly bed, with plenty of air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot completely. Lavender is mildly toxic to dogs and cats, and a pet that chews a good amount may be sick. We do not list it as pet friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787263869247,"sku":"LAV-STO-BERRYB-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/berry-beautiful-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-berry-beautiful.jpg?v=1792154766","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/berry-beautiful-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-berry-beautiful","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}