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The Lavender Garden - Catalogue
Lavandula angustifolia
| Sweetly scented, highly coloured flowers, grey/green foliage, fully hardy. Flowering late May through June/July. Height to 24" unless otherwise stated. (40-60cm). |
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| Little Lady P | Outstanding variety. Sky blue. Early flowers - blooms twice if trimmed after first flush. (May-September). Butterfly and Bee favourite. |
| Hidcote A | Midnight blue, much acclaimed garden favourite. A true winner. | 18" |
| Arctic Snow | Highly sought after medium white lavender. |
| Beechwood Blue A | Colour of a bluebell glade, beautiful. |
| Blue Cushion | Lovely bright blue dwarf lavender. | 12" |
| Lady Anne P | Compact Habit, pale pink flowers. | 12" |
| Miss Muffett AP | Miniature lavender, tidy and blue. | 12" |
| Ashdown Forest | Charming pale violet flowers, compact. |
| Cedar Blue | Cool, quaint, dwarf lavender. Light blue. |
| Hidcote Pink | A delicate blush. A pleasing contrast. |
| Folgate | Unique, long sapphire blue flowers, striking. |
| Imperial Gem A | Deep purple with tidy compact foliage, a highly sought after variety. | 18" |
| Munstead | Original & genuine violet blue flowers- this true Munstead is beautiful, beware of imitations! |
| Melissa Lilac P | Striking powder Lilac flowers. |
| Royal Purple | Stunning long violet flowers, good for dried lavender arranging. |
| Little Lottie A | A pinky-white delicacy. Tiny & compact. | 12" |
| Miss Katherine AP | Truly scrumptious. Darkest pink of the Angustifolia lavenders. |
| Peter Pan | Dark purple, neat and compact. | 18" |
| Rosea | Radiant rose pink flowers over very green leaves. |
| Nana Alba A | Compact tiny white lavender, a real gem. | 12" |
| Blue Rider P | Lovely long deep blue flowers |
| Coconut Ice | Pink and white at the same time, rarely seen! |
Lanata X angustifolia
| Deep purple flowers on silver foliage. Flowering late June-July, hardy to -10° C |
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| Richard Gray A | Vibrant deep purple flowers over smooth silver foliage, exquisitely different. |
| Sawyers A | Similar to Richard Gray, but with longer and more spear-like flowers. |
| Lanata (Pure form) | Silver wooly leaves with the darkest lavender purple flowers. |
Lavandula X intermedia
| Often referred to as Lavandin. Broader and larger than the Angustifolia varieties. Large flower heads, grey/green foliage. Strongly scented. Fully Hardy. Flowering late June-July/August.24-36" max.(60-90 cm.) |
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| Grosso | The lavender of Provence. Tall spikes of violet-blue flowers. Highly scented. A truly delightful plant. Excellent! |
| Grappenhall | Very large mid-blue Edwardian lavender. |
| Old English Group | Traditional powder blue, cottage garden favourite. |
| Lullingstone Castle | A spreading giant. Traditional blue lavender, with grey foliage. Impressive. |
| Grey Hedge | Original ice blue/grey flowers. Tidy, well shaped lavender. |
| Edelweiss | Nostalgia in a pot! Captivating bright white lavender. Shines in twilight. One of the best whites available. High in oil, attracts Bumblebees! |
| Seal | Lovely large lavender, tall violet blue flowers, over green foliage. |
| Gros Bleu | Darkest of the intermedia lavenders. |
| Fragrant Memories | Silver peppermint grey leaves. excellent for hedging, blue flowers. |
| Hidcote Giant A | Large lavandin with grey/green foliage. Distinctive shaped flower heads (mid-blue). |
| Sussex | Magnificent very long flower heads, strong scented compact bush, recommended. |
| Walbertons Silver Edge | Variegated variety, powder blue flowers. |
stoechas Lavender
| Often referred to as French or Mediterranean Lavender. Plump heads with Butterfly-winged bracts. Strongly scented. Can flower all season if deadheaded. Frost hardy to -5 degrees. Best in a sheltered position, ideal in a pot. Lots of different, highly colourful varieties. Requires some winter protection. |
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| Stoechas A (Pure) | From the Mediterranean hillsides, superb. |
| Pedunculata A (Papillon) | Purple heads with long cerise Butterfly bracts. Superb Stunner. Prize winning variety. |
| Passione | Exquisite specimen, flamboyant pink flags on rich purple heads. |
| Purple Wings | Free flowering,compact,lilac-purple heads. |
| Snowman | An all white splendour. Creamy heads form this quintessential variant. Small & compact. |
| Willowvale A | A lilac-purple coloured Stoechas from Australia. Truly stunning. |
| Helmsdale P | Sheer brilliance! From New Zealand this Stoechas has compact green foliage with deep burgundy/maroon flowers- a real favourite. |
| Lace P | Beautiful, new variety, wispy pink over deep blue, looks good in terracotta. |
| Madrid Blue P | Eye-catching blue heads with white bracts, don't miss this one! |
| Madrid Purple P | Long purple-pink bracts. |
| Madrid White P | Long wispy white bracts. |
| Marshwood P | Large pink bracts on a damson head, stunning sensation from the other side of the world. |
| Pretty PollyP | Vibrant Blue heads, cream flags. |
| Fathead | Plump puddings of purple and pink, delightful! |
| Viridis | A zaney zest! Yellow flowers over lemon scented lime foliage. Grows wild on Madeira. |
| Avonview | A large,dark- flowering stunner. Purple & pink. |
| Somerset Mist | A beautiful variety- blue and rose-beige. |
| Kew Red | A true stunner with pinky/red & white heads. An absolute must for summer! (Needs winter protection). |
| Rocky Road P | Pinkish-mauve flags contrast with purple heads, repeat flowers. |
| Pukehou | Broad pale flags on purple flowers, superb eye-catching lavender. |
| Regal Splendour | Dark purple coloured stoechas,excellent. |
| Tiara P | Large white flags on blue heads, exquisite variety. |
| Jamboree | Exquisite specimen, raised at the nursery, flamboyant bi-coloured pink/lime green flags on rich purple heads. highly scented lime green foliage. |
| Devon Compact | Large purple flowers on neat low growing plant! |
| Devon Compact Alba | Pure cream white flowers. Tidy. |
Unusual varieties
| The following unusual varieties flower most of the year. They can be kept outside in the Summer months and make good conservatory plants in the Winter. Most are not frost-hardy. All look superb in a pot! |
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| Dentata | Lime green, tooth leaves, unique powder blue-violet-white heads, a beauty. |
| Dentata var Candicans | Superb! Grey version of Dentata. |
| Dentata 'Linda Ligon' | A lime variegated Dentata, refreshing. |
| Canariensis | Fine lacy lime foliage, sapphire-blue flowers. From the Canary Islands. |
| pinnata | Silver-green lacy foliage with blue flowers. Grows wild on Lanzarote. |
| pinnata (Pink Form) | A rare find! |
| Christiana | Hybrid cross of Pinnata and Canariensis, stunning deep blue flowers. |
| Goodwin Creek | Grey Unusual lavender, from America. Velvety silver tooth leaves, with profuse sapphire-blue flowers. A rarity and a must for any collectors! (Hardy to -5° C) |
| Balls Cross | A strong growing hybrid raised at the nursery, blue/pink, flowers constantly! |
We have many other varieties, subject to availabilty.
| Legend |
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| A | Awarded an AGM by the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) |
| P | Plant protected by European/UK Plant Variety Rights. (Illegal to propogate without permission) |
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