A classic early Spanish lavender with deep purple 'rabbit-ear' bracts crowning chubby flower heads from late winter. Robust, aromatic and bee-friendly.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 70 cm H × 70 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Major Spanish Lavender
Lavandula stoechas 'Major' is a fast-growing shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 70 cm tall and 70 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, silver-grey and aromatic foliage. Purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Major Spanish Lavender
Major 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
Major Spanish 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
Major Spanish Lavender handles dry conditions well once established. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Major Spanish Lavender after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Major Spanish Lavender in the garden
Major Spanish Lavender earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, its fragrance and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Major Spanish Lavender sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Major Spanish Lavender
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