Lavender Plants
There’s nothing like the heady warm fragrance of Lavender - favourite of bees and butterflies, easy to grow and an essential for any cottage or wildlife garden. Our grower in Hereford has selected the best tried and trusted English varieties for our collection, which are hardier and more productive than other lavenders. These classic plants are grown the traditional way to make sure they stay a beloved feature of your garden for many years to come.
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Perennials born in Herefordshire, blooming in your garden
Our perennials start life in the rolling Herefordshire hills, where Jack and his team trial over 250 new varieties each year to bring you the best performing and most sustainable plants in the UK. With over forty years of excellence, it’s no surprise that they’ve won the HTA Plant Grower of the Year award two years running.
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Lavender FAQs
When is the best time to plant lavender in the UK?
Lavender is best planted in spring or early autumn, when the soil is warm and moist but the temperatures are mild and the plant can establish itself before having to deal with any extreme temperatures.
Where should I plant lavender in my garden?
You’ll get the best flowers and fragrance from your lavender plants if they’re in a position with full sun (6-8 hours per day of direct sunlight). They’ll also thrive in a place with a little afternoon shade. Any well draining soil is fine, but avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas. Check out these lavender planting ideas for more inspiration.
How far apart should I space lavender plants?
Plant your lavenders around 30-45cm apart to allow space to spread out and allow air to circulate between the plants.
Do lavender plants need a lot of water?
Lavender is drought-tolerant once it’s established and prefers dry to moderately moist soil. Water your lavender regularly when it’s newly planted, but once it's established you can reduce this. It won’t need watering at all throughout autumn and winter.
Should I fertilise my lavender plants?
Lavender doesn’t really need feeding, and in fact if it gets too much nitrogen it can make the plants leggy and reduce flowering, so should be avoided.
How do I prune lavender?
You can leave your lavenders to grow wild and free, or prune them to maintain a neat shape for a more formal look. Pruning should be done in early spring, cutting back about a third of the plant’s height. You can also prune it lightly after the flowers have finished, which can encourage a second flush of blooming.
Do I need to protect lavender plants during the winter?
Lavender is fully hardy in the UK climate, so established plants won’t need any winter protection. Young plants, however, will benefit from a layer of mulch such as straw or bark chips, applied in autumn to insulate the roots throughout the winter.
Can I grow lavender in pots?
Lavender is fantastic in pots - make sure your containers have good drainage holes, position them in a sunny spot (a patio or doorstep is good) and water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
How do I propagate lavender?
Lavender can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Snip off stems about 15-20cm long, remove the lower leaves and dip the cutting in rootgrow before potting them up. Keep them in a warm place but away from strong sunlight until the roots develop.
