French Lavender 5 L Pot
AU$25.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$2.27
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Product Details
French Lavender
Lavandula dentata
French lavender is a beautiful evergreen flowering shrub loved for its soft purple flowers, silvery-green scented foliage, and long flowering season. Its unique serrated leaves and butterfly-like flower heads make it one of the most decorative lavender varieties for Australian gardens.
In Perth’s warm Mediterranean climate, French lavender performs exceptionally well and can flower for most of the year with proper care.
Features
- Evergreen aromatic shrub
- Soft grey-green serrated foliage
- Purple flower spikes with decorative bracts
- Strong calming fragrance
- Long flowering season
- Attracts bees and pollinators
- Drought tolerant once established
Height & Width
- Height: 60 cm – 1.2 m
- Width: 60 cm – 1 m
Why French Lavender Is So Popular
French lavender is popular because it is:
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Highly drought tolerant for Australian conditions
- Flowers for a very long period
- Excellent for borders, pots, pathways, and cottage gardens
- Beautiful fragrant foliage year-round
- Attractive to bees and beneficial insects
- Ideal for Perth’s dry summers and coastal climate
Its soft purple flowers and calming fragrance create a relaxing Mediterranean garden feel.
Growing Conditions in Perth
French lavender thrives in Perth due to the hot dry summers and mild winters.
Sunlight
- Requires full sun
- Best flowering occurs with 6–8 hours of sunlight daily
Soil
- Needs very well-drained soil
- Prefers sandy or slightly alkaline soil
- Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas
Watering
- Water regularly during establishment
- Once established, water deeply but infrequently
- Reduce watering during cooler months
Temperature
- Loves warm weather
- Handles Perth heat very well
- Mild frost tolerant
Care Tips for Perth Gardens
Pruning
- Lightly trim after flowering
- Remove spent flowers regularly
- Avoid cutting into old woody stems
Fertiliser
- Use a low-phosphorus native or lavender fertiliser in spring
- Too much fertiliser can reduce fragrance and flowering
Mulching
- Use gravel or coarse mulch around the base
- Keep mulch away from the stem to prevent rot
Pot Growing
French lavender grows very well in pots:
- Use premium free-draining potting mix
- Ensure excellent drainage
- Place in full sun
Uses of French Lavender
- Feature plant in Mediterranean gardens
- Cottage garden borders
- Fragrant pathways
- Pollinator-friendly gardens
- Container planting for patios and balconies
- Dried flower arrangements
- Aromatic sachets and home fragrance
Common Problems
- Root rot from overwatering
- Poor flowering in shade
- Woody growth if not pruned regularly
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French Lavender 5 L Pot
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