Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
lavender
A compact lavender, named after Gertrude Jekyll's garden at Munstead Wood. It produces dense spikes of fragrant, bluish-purple summer flowers above slender, aromatic, grey-green leaves.
This is a lovely lavender for edging paths and borders; the aromatic foliage perfumes the air if you brush against it. It also works well in a gravel garden, or clipped into a formal sphere for a contemporary look. The flower-spikes are highly attractive to bees and other nectar-loving insects.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is more compact than 'Hidcote' with a mounded or rounded form over time, and slightly smaller flowers. It tends to bloom earlier in the in the season and is often preferred for containers or smaller spaces.
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This is a lovely lavender for edging paths and borders; the aromatic foliage perfumes the air if you brush against it. It also works well in a gravel garden, or clipped into a formal sphere for a contemporary look. The flower-spikes are highly attractive to bees and other nectar-loving insects.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is more compact than 'Hidcote' with a mounded or rounded form over time, and slightly smaller flowers. It tends to bloom earlier in the in the season and is often preferred for containers or smaller spaces.
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How to care for Lavandula angustifolia Munstead:
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot with slightly alkaline soil. This cultivar is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens or containers.
Water the plant deeply but sparingly, as overwatering can lead to root rot. Lavender can be grown in slightly elevated soil mounds to assist drainage in heavier soils. In colder areas, consider providing some winter protection by mulching around the base, especially during its first year.
In early spring, typically in April, carefully trim the plant to remove any damaged or dead growth. After the flowers have faded, trim the flower stalks to maintain the plant’s neat shape, but be cautious not to cut into the thicker, woody stems, as lavender doesn't regenerate well from old wood.
Water the plant deeply but sparingly, as overwatering can lead to root rot. Lavender can be grown in slightly elevated soil mounds to assist drainage in heavier soils. In colder areas, consider providing some winter protection by mulching around the base, especially during its first year.
In early spring, typically in April, carefully trim the plant to remove any damaged or dead growth. After the flowers have faded, trim the flower stalks to maintain the plant’s neat shape, but be cautious not to cut into the thicker, woody stems, as lavender doesn't regenerate well from old wood.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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