A compact, very early-flowering Spanish lavender from the Madrid series with rich blue-purple bracts over a long season. Neat and floriferous, perfect for containers and edging.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Madrid Blue Spanish Lavender
Lavandula stoechas 'Madrid Blue' is a fast-growing shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, silver-grey and aromatic foliage. Purple and blue flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Madrid Blue Spanish Lavender
Madrid Blue Spanish Lavender suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and subtropical 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
Madrid Blue Spanish 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
Madrid Blue Spanish 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 Madrid Blue Spanish Lavender after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Madrid Blue Spanish Lavender in the garden
Madrid Blue Spanish 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 Madrid Blue Spanish 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.
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