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Lavandula stoechas 'Major'
Small bushy shrub with aromatic grey foliage. Long stems of fat dark mauve flowers in spring, with a second smaller flush mid summer. Food for bees. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Best results if trimmed back after flowering. With good care they will last up to 10 years in the garden before replacements needed.
Genus
Lavandula
Species
stoechas
Cultivar
'Major'
Common name
French lavender
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
Mediterranean
DETAILS
Height
70 cm
Width
70 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Nourishment / Paradise / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
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