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Lavender, Ashdown Forest (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 18”.

A neat and pretty lavender with bright, blue flowers, Ideal for a compact, clipped hedge.
 

Lavender, Cedar Blue (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 18”.  

Very hardy, compact lavender with grey foliage and bright mauve flowers.

 

Lavender, Edelweiss (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 2

An abundance of white flowers over grey leaves

 

Lavender, Folgate (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 2.5’.  

A useful, medium sized lavender with dense blue-purple flowers.

 

Lavender, French (Lavandula stoechas) P. Ht. 2’.

Very strong, warm scent with unusual purple flower spikes topped with a tufted bract. Plant in a warm, sheltered place.

 

Lavender, French ‘Barcelona’ (Lavandula stoechas) T. P. Ht. 12”.

New Compact French Lavender

• Barcelona Rose

• Barcelona Bridal Pink      

• Barcelona Purple

• Barcelona White

 

Lavender, French ‘Kew Red’ (Lavandula stoechas) T. P. Ht. 18”.  

There are many new varieties of French lavender but this one that everyone is asking for! Must be something to do with the stunning, ruby red flowers!

 

Lavender French, Madrid (Lavandula stoechas) P. Ht. 18".

A brand new series of French lavender with delicate silvery green leaves and dainty two tone flowers. A  long flowering season and compact growth. Ideal for pots and planters. Available from us in pale blue, purple or pink.

• Blue 

• Pink 

• Purple 

 

Lavender, Fringed (Lavandula dentata) H.H.P. Ht 3’.    

Sometimes known as indoor lavender, this variety makes an excellent conservatory plant where it will show pale mauve flowers sporadically throughout the winter. Unusual finely toothed foliage with a wonderfully warm scent of Lavender and Rosemary.

 

Lavender, Grosso (Lavandula x intermedia) P. Ht. 3'.

A hybrid of traditional lavender bred for
hardiness and improved oil production. The violet flowers are highly scented and are ideal for drying.

 

Lavender, Hidcote (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 18”.

Low, hedging lavender with rich purple flowers.

 

Lavender, Imperial Gem (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 18”.

A sturdy, very hardy lavender with rich purple flowers. Excellent for hedging.

 

Lavender, Lullingstone Castle (Lavandula x intermedia) P. Ht. 2.5’.

Excellent silver foliage with long mauve flower heads.

 

Lavender, Munstead (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 18”.

Popular dwarf Lavender, ideal for neat border hedging.

 

Lavender, Old English (Lavandula x intermedia (formally Lavendula spica) P. Ht. 3’.

Grey-blue flowers with strong, sharp scent. Ideal for drying. Best harvested just as flowers open in mid-summer.

 

Lavender, Pinnata H.H.P. Ht. 2’.  

A tender lavender with an abundance of unusual lacy silver foliage with dainty, bright purple flowers.

 

Lavender, Richard Grey (Lavandula lanata x angustifolia) P. Ht.2`. Similar to Sawyers but much stronger and easier to grow.

 

Lavender, Rosea (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 18”.

A pink flowered lavender which looks rather attractive when mixed with Hidcote purple.

 

Lavender, Sawyers (Lavandula lanata x angustifolia) P. Ht. 3’.

A very unusual and striking lavender with downy silver leaves and deep, dusky purple flowers. Requires an open yet sheltered site in soil that is very well drained, especially in winter.

 

Lavender, Seal (Lavandula x intermedia) P. Ht. 3’.

A very free flowering lavender with long flower spikes of rich purple. Excellent for cutting and drying.

 

Lavender, Silver Fringed (Lavandula dentata candicans) H.H.P.

A chunkier form of fringed lavender with scented foliage the colour of antique silver. Beautiful, lilac coloured flowers.

 

Lavender, Twickel Purple (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 18”.

Deep mauve flowers with a hint of blue and grey-green foliage. Excellent scent.

 

Lavender, Vera (Lavandula angustifolia) P. Ht. 3’.

A classic variety, often called Dutch lavender, with chunky, grey leaves and highly scented, mauve flower spikes.

 

Lavender, White (See Edelweiss)

 

Lavender, Woolly (Lavandula lanata) P. Ht. 2’.

Now happily returned to our herb list following the acquisition of fresh new stock. Chunky, silver leaves which feet soft to touch and deep purple flowers. Requires planting in a well drained soil in a sunny corner.

 

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) T.P. Ht. Variable.

A much sought after lemon scented tropical grass. Several species are grown for use in the cosmetic and food industries. Move plants to a greenhouse or conservatory during the winter and keep fairly dry.

 

Lemon Verbena (Lippia citriodora) H.H.P. Ht. 6’.

A delicate, delicious shrub with a charmingly wayward growth form. Produces lavender tinted flowers and a wonderful lemon scent. Will require winter protection in most counties. Perhaps best grown in a large pot that can be placed in a conservatory throughout the winter.

 

Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) P. Ht.4`. Once grown on a huge scale in Pontefract and now grown more commercially for the root production of liquorice sweets. Requires a deep, rich soil for a successful root harvest. Attractive purple and white flower spikes. Medicinal.

 

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) P. Ht. 6’.

A very large plant that requires a deep, rich soil. All parts are celery flavoured and can be grown for use as a substitute. Will die down completely during the winter months.

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