A large lavandin with long, slender pale-violet spikes and a sweet, clean fragrance prized for drying and oil. Vigorous and silver-leaved, it makes an outstanding scented hedge.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 75 cm H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Provence Lavender
Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 75 cm tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, silver-grey and aromatic foliage. Purple flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Provence Lavender
Provence 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
Provence 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
Provence Lavender handles dry conditions well once established. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Provence Lavender after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Provence Lavender in the garden
Provence 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate as Provence Lavender. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Provence Lavender
Plant Sale lists Provence Lavender as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
