{"product_id":"silver-posie-purple-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-silver-posie-purple","title":"Silver Posie Purple Italian Lavender - Lavandula stoechas 'Silver Posie Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Posie Purple Italian Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Posie Purple') is a tight, neat mound of narrow grey foliage just 50cm tall and 50cm wide. Deep purple flowers topped with long mauve tufts open in spring and summer, and through the year in warmer climates. As a compact lavender it is made for pots, sunny corners and small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm tall and wide it fits where larger lavenders would crowd a path or a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep purple with mauve tufts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark flowers carry long, lighter tufts, so even a small plant puts on a show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery, scented foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow grey leaves add texture all year, and release their fragrance when brushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact shape suits a single pot on a step, a balcony or a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity, drought and cold are all within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and planters.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 30cm wide suits one plant. Use gritty potting mix, drainage holes and a spot in full sun, and keep the saucer empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaths and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a row for a low border along a path, driveway or front fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e In courtyards, gravel gardens and rockery pockets it gives structure without taking space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Posie Purple Italian Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the most flowers and the tightest shape. It tolerates lower light levels, though flowering will be affected. It copes with heat, humidity, drought and cold, but wet soil is its weak point, so choose a spot where water drains away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil or gritty potting mix. In heavy or humid ground, plant on a low mound with gravel around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks. Potted plants dry out faster than those in the ground, so check them weekly. Feed once a year after flowering with a slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year, removing only a third of the foliage and avoiding old wood. Compact plants like this one stay tight with regular light trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Silver Posie Purple Italian Lavender as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Compact growers settle fast, and a plant potted up on arrival is usually in flower within its first warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and availability varies. When the tube reads sold out, the grower has none, and the notify button on this page sends you an email 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\"\u003eOur lavender range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it do well in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is one of its best uses. Choose a pot at least 30cm wide with drainage holes, fill it with gritty mix, and place it in full sun with free air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Italian lavender a weed risk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some places. \u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e has naturalised in parts of Victoria and South Australia, so check your local council's list before planting near bushland. A potted plant on a patio is a safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything free draining. Wet feet are the main cause of loss, so on clay raise the planting on a mound or keep the plant in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790343635263,"sku":"LAV-STO-SILVER-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/silver-posie-purple-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-silver-posie-purple.jpg?v=1792208516","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/silver-posie-purple-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-silver-posie-purple","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}