French Lavender 5 L Pot
AU$24.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$2.18
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Product Details
Lavandula dentata, commonly called French lavender, is a fragrant evergreen shrub loved for its long flowering season, silver-green foliage, and decorative purple flower heads with soft petals on top. It is one of the easiest lavenders to grow in Perth because it tolerates heat and dry conditions very well.
Features
- Fragrant grey-green foliage
- Purple flowers with decorative bracts
- Flowers for many months of the year
- Attracts bees and pollinators
- Drought tolerant once established
Height and Width
- Height: around 60 cm–1 metre
- Width: around 60 cm–1 metre
Growing Conditions in Perth
Sunlight
- Requires full sun
- Minimum 6 hours sunlight daily
Soil
- Needs very well-drained soil
- Performs well in sandy soils common in Perth
- Avoid heavy clay or wet areas
Watering
- Water regularly when newly planted
- Once established, water deeply but infrequently
- Too much water can cause root rot
Fertiliser
- Use light applications of slow-release fertiliser in spring
- Too much fertiliser can reduce fragrance and flowering
Pruning
- Trim lightly after flowering
- Regular pruning keeps plant compact and bushy
- Avoid cutting into old woody stems
Best Uses
- Cottage gardens
- Low hedges
- Herb gardens
- Pots and containers
- Water-wise landscaping
- Pollinator gardens
Companion Plants
Looks beautiful with:
- Rosemary
- Salvias
- Westringia
- Native grasses
- White daisies
Common Problems
- Root rot from overwatering
- Woody growth if not pruned
- Poor flowering in shade
Difference Between French Lavender and English Lavender
- French lavender tolerates Perth heat better
- Flowers longer than English lavender
- English lavender usually has stronger perfume for oils
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French Lavender 5 L Pot
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