The world's most widely grown oil lavandin, with long-stemmed deep violet spikes and intense fragrance on big silver bushes. Superb for drying, oil and hedging.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 80 cm H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Grosso Lavender
Botanically, Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 80 cm tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, silver-grey and aromatic foliage. Purple flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Grosso Lavender
Grosso 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 and tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Grosso 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
Grosso Lavender handles dry conditions well once established. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Grosso Lavender after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Grosso Lavender in the garden
Grosso 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
Combine Grosso Lavender with plants that share its preference for very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Grosso Lavender
Plant Sale lists Grosso Lavender as potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
