A robust Spanish lavender with large, deep violet-purple flower heads topped with bold, upright winged bracts. Aromatic grey-green foliage and a long flowering season make it well suited to borders, mass planting, containers and dry, sunny landscapes.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Low
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; avoid poorly drained sites
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 50–70cm
Mature Width: 50–70cm
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Silvery-grey to grey-green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Small, narrow leaves typically 2–4cm long
Flower colour: Deep violet-purple with bold purple winged bracts
Flowering season: Late winter through summer, with repeat flowering in mild climates
Flower size: Large flower heads approximately 4–6cm long with prominent bracts
A robust Spanish lavender with large, deep violet-purple flower heads topped with bold, upright winged bracts. Aromatic grey-green foliage and a long flowering season make it well suited to borders, mass planting, containers and dry, sunny landscapes.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Low
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; avoid poorly drained sites
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 50–70cm
Mature Width: 50–70cm
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Silvery-grey to grey-green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Small, narrow leaves typically 2–4cm long
Flower colour: Deep violet-purple with bold purple winged bracts
Flowering season: Late winter through summer, with repeat flowering in mild climates
Flower size: Large flower heads approximately 4–6cm long with prominent bracts
