
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Compact form
Growth Habit
Bushy / Compact
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Midsummer
Flavour Profile
Ornamental / Fragrant
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Plant Type
Perennial Shrub
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
30–50 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low – Moderate
Hardiness Zones
5–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
30–45 cm
Planting Depth
0.5–1 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-Drained Soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is excellent drainage important for lavender?
Why is excellent drainage important for lavender?
Lavender prefers well-drained conditions because prolonged wet soil can stress its roots.
Can compact lavender be shaped by pruning?
Can compact lavender be shaped by pruning?
Yes. Light pruning can help maintain a neat shape without removing excessive old growth.
Is this lavender suitable beside garden pathways?
Is this lavender suitable beside garden pathways?
Yes. Its compact form and fragrant blooms make it suitable for borders and pathway planting.
Which insects commonly visit lavender flowers?
Which insects commonly visit lavender flowers?
Lavender flowers can attract bees and other beneficial insects, making them useful in pollinator gardens.
Can lavender grow in a rock garden?
Can lavender grow in a rock garden?
Yes. Its compact habit and preference for sunny, well-drained conditions suit rock gardens.
How should watering change after establishment?
How should watering change after establishment?
Water moderately, taking care not to keep the soil constantly wet.