{"product_id":"royal-crown-french-lavender-lavandula-dentata-royal-crown","title":"Royal Crown French Lavender - Lavandula dentata 'Royal Crown'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Crown French Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Royal Crown') is a scented, fast growing shrub about 1m high and 1m wide, taller than most French lavenders. Serrated grey-green foliage carries light purple flowers topped with long tufts in spring. It suits hedging, cottage gardens, rockeries and pots, and the cut flowers dry very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaller and faster than most.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is faster growing and taller than other French lavenders, so a hedge fills in sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTufted purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light purple flowers topped with long tufts open in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented foliage and flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grey-green leaves and the flowers both carry the classic lavender fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for drying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers 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\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row for a scented hedge about a metre high. It is taller than other French lavenders, so it makes a more substantial hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it with roses and perennials, where the grey foliage lifts the planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage suits it, and it grows well in a large terracotta pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Royal Crown French Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a free-draining position. It is right at home in cool, dry climates, and French types generally handle warmth better than English lavender. It will tolerate lower light, although flowering will be affected, and it tolerates light frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil is essential. Avoid wet feet, and in heavy ground plant on a mound or in a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks until the plant establishes. Fertilise once a year with a slow release fertiliser after flowering to maintain compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year, removing no more than a third of the foliage and avoiding old wood. The base of the plant turns woody with age, and lavender will not reshoot from bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Royal Crown French Lavender as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The tube is a small plant that grows quickly, and a row of tubes at 70cm spacing closes into a scented hedge over a few seasons. Plant out in full sun and water in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Crown French Lavender tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it is not always on hand. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it returns. Plants 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\"\u003eExplore all lavender\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\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row. It reaches about 1m high and wide, so that spacing lets the plants meet without crowding at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune twice a year, taking no more than a third of the foliage and staying out of old wood. Lavender does not reshoot from bare wood, so light and regular pruning is safer than one hard cut.\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 lot is eaten, so we do not class it as pet friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790325350719,"sku":"LAV-DEN-ROYALC-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/royal-crown-french-lavender-lavandula-dentata-royal-crown.jpg?v=1792206490","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/royal-crown-french-lavender-lavandula-dentata-royal-crown","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}