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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Provence 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 Provence Lavender after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Provence 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 Provence Lavender
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