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