A vigorous toothed-leaf French lavender flowering for most of the year in mild climates, topped with showy purple bracts. Tough, coastal-tolerant and quick to establish.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 90 cm H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Avonview French Lavender
Botanically, Lavandula dentata 'Avonview' is a fast-growing shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 90 cm tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, silver-grey and aromatic foliage. Purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Avonview French Lavender
Avonview French Lavender suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Avonview French Lavender does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Avonview French 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 Avonview French Lavender after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Avonview French Lavender in the garden
Avonview French Lavender earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, its fragrance, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Avonview French Lavender with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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