{"product_id":"english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia","title":"English Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic cold hardy lavender, a woody based shrub about 75cm to 80cm high and wide, with slender grey green leaves and slim stems of dark purple flowers in spring. This Australian bred form, sold as 'Bee', is very high in essential oil, so it is strongly scented. It is much hardier in cold than Italian or French lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe cold hardy choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands up to frost far better than Italian or French types, so it is the pick for cold winter districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e A high essential oil content means a rich fragrance from both flowers and foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs little water, and it fits dry gardens and low water plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers, and the plant suits a spot beside fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender spikes and silver green leaves are the look of an old fashioned border or herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a scented hedge along a path or terrace. Clip after flowering to keep it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder fruit trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted among fruit trees, it brings bees and helps pollination, and its silver foliage tidies the base of the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravelly rockeries, sunny terraces and big pots give it the drainage it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing English Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny, free draining position. It is right at home in cool dry climates and is frost and drought tolerant, so it suits cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. Hot, humid summers are hard on English lavender, so gardeners in the subtropics will have better results with a French lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free drainage is essential. English lavender is frost tolerant once established, but only if the drainage is good, so raise the bed or plant on a mound where the soil is heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks while it establishes, then water rarely. Feed once a year after flowering with a slow release fertiliser. Lower light is tolerated, but flowering will be affected.\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. The base is woody, and bare grey stems will not reshoot, so always cut above green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell English Lavender as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock is the budget friendly way to plant a hedge or fill a bed. Small plants are light and travel securely, so unpack them as soon as they arrive and give them a good drink. Expect a small, silver green plant, with the strongly scented flower spikes arriving 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\"\u003eOur 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\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose English lavender over Italian lavender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose English for cold winters. It is much hardier in cold than Italian or French lavender and carries the classic narrow flower spikes. Italian types flower earlier and cope better with warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it among fruit trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The flowers draw bees, which helps pollination, and the plant keeps its silver foliage tidy at the base of the trees. Give it full sun and sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates frost and drought once established, as long as the drainage is good. Wet, cold soil is a bigger threat than frost itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot entirely. Lavender can upset the stomach of a dog or cat if a good amount is eaten, so we do not class it as pet friendly. Most animals leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787263803711,"sku":"LAV-ANG-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia.jpg?v=1792154747","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}