lavandula angustifolia 'munstead' (lavender) orange

lavandula angustifolia 'munstead' (lavender) orangemedium purple, spiked flowers on tall stems gray green, scented foliage compact and a little less uniform than 'hidcote' mounding, shrub like habit can be shaped for low, border hedges bloom time: june to august oils are harvested for soaps and perfumes zone 5 height 30 40cm spread 50 60cm colour purple lavandula angustifolia grow best in an average to dry, well drained soil, in full sun excess, winter moisture may cause the stem to rot and hot, humid

height 75-100cm

fragrant flowers

colour coral

flower spikes can be pruned off for a tidier appearance

colour green

flowers have white petals protruding out the bottom of the flowers

bright green petals with a central

thus the common name "monkshood"

yellow petaloides

grass-like foliage

and once the eyes appear in the spring remove any dead stalks

it is best to plant no later than early summer to ensure an established root system going into the winter