Description Description Lavender ‘Dwarf Blue’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Dwarf Blue’) is a compact, evergreen, scented shrub up to 40-60cm in height and width. It has silvery grey-green leaves up to 6cm long, giving a wispy impression. The Dwarf in the name refers to the colour as it has soft, violet flowers from mid summer. Lavender ‘Dwarf Blue’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Dwarf Blue’) comes under the angustifolia (English Lavender) category meaning they originate from the Mediterranean and mountains of northern Spain. It is hardy throughout most of the UK, having a RHS hardiness rating of H5 meaning it can tolerate temperatures down to -10 to -15C. Lavender should be positioned in full sun in soil with good drainage. There are a few misconceptions about lavender. One is that Lavender hates water. This from experience is not true, it just simply does not like sitting in water, so providing it drains away it will thrive in the right position. Once established Lavender ‘Dwarf Blue’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Dwarf Blue’) is very drought tolerant given where it originates this is hardly surprising. Lavender ‘Dwarf Blue’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Dwarf Blue’) is great for wildlife, grown in peat free compost and having a high sector and pollen content, it attracts bees, butterflies, moths, birds and other pollinators. It is well suited to wildlife, gravel, Mediterranean, cottage, low maintenance, informal, city and courtyard gardens as well as being suited to being kept in pots or forming a dwarf hedge for flanking a path or dividing a garden. Lavender ‘Dwarf Blue’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Dwarf Blue’) comes under the angustifolia (English Lavender) category meaning they originate from the Mediterranean and mountains of northern Spain. Lavender ‘Dwarf Blue’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Dwarf Blue’) is in pruning group 10. This means it should be pruned in early to mid spring. Growth rate Slow Max dimensions Height 40-60cm Width 40-60cm Light levels Needs full sun Growing conditions Needs free draining soil Pruning RHS Pruning group 10, Prune after flowering when flowering is on the previous years growth Hardiness Hardiness level H5, meaning it can tolerate down from -10 to -15C Buying Lavender Here at Hedge Xpress we care about our environment. Help us great a more sustainable world by buying our peat free Lavenders turning your garden in to the perfect place for birds, bees and other pollinators, making your garden bustle with wildlife. When buying a lavender it is important to know the different forms of hedging. For more information visit our page on Bare root, root ball, potted plants. When purchasing a hedge it is important that you give it every chance it can to thrive. For more information on planting visit our Planting page. Other shrubs and lavender we stock Other angustifolia varieties we stock include: Lavender ‘Imperial Gem’ (This has stunning, deep purple flowers) Lavender ‘Miss Katherine’ (This has stunning pink flowers); Lavender ‘Anna’ and Lavender ‘Twickel Purple’ This has stunning light purple flowers.
