An early-flowering, compact English lavender with soft blue-purple spikes and excellent culinary buds. Reliable, cold-hardy and one of the best for cool-climate gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 45 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Munstead English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 45 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, silver-grey and aromatic foliage. Purple and blue flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Munstead English Lavender
Munstead English Lavender suits Mediterranean, cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Munstead English Lavender does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Munstead English Lavender is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Munstead English Lavender after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Munstead English Lavender in the garden
Munstead English Lavender earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, its fragrance, cut flowers for the vase and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Munstead English Lavender with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Munstead English Lavender
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