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Munstead Lavender is a compact perennial variety known for its dense growth and soft purple flower spikes. It forms a low growing shrub with narrow aromatic foliage, making it suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This variety adapts well to a range of climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly grown in ornamental and herb gardens and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Features
- Compact growth with dense branching habit
- Produces soft purple flower spikes
- Adaptable to a range of climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
Specifications
- Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia
- Common name (US): Lavender
- Seed type / variety: Munstead
- Growth habit: Perennial shrub
- USDA zones: 5 to 9
- Planting season: Spring
- Growing season: Spring to summer
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May
- Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days in warm well drained conditions 18 to 24 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained sandy or loamy soil
- Watering needs: Low to moderate allow soil to dry between watering
- Mature plant size: 30 to 45 cm height 30 to 45 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart
