Lavandula Stoechas, commonly known as French Lavender is an upright, bushy evergreen shrub which has grey green upright foliage known to be wonderfully aromatic. In the months from June through to September the Lavandula Stoechas blooms tall erect stems of cylindrical flower heads of dark purple with calyces paler purple/grey coloured.
This shrub is known to suit a wide variety of planting locations including banks, slopes, flower beds and flower borders and with such aromatic smells often planted at the edge of walkways for visitors to admire as they enter. Can be planted in pots and containers also which will allow planting on balconies and gardens without grass. A perfect all rounder!
Lavandula Stoechas care
The Lavandula Stoechas thrives in a sunny area of the garden which has well drained soils. Once this shrub is established it is often very low maintenance and needs little to no pruning. This therefore makes a good plant for both beginner and expert gardeners alike and easy to plant as it suits a variety of locations. In late spring simply remove any dead or damaged branches which will encourage a more bushy healthy growth in the following seasons.
