Lavandula angustifolia Melissa Lilac ('Dow4') (PBR)
lavender
Stunning, large, lilac-coloured, fragrant flower spikes appear in summer above slender, aromatic, silvery-grey leaves. This is a lovely...
Spikes of dark mauve buds open to light pink-mauve, giving a two-tone look, and each individual flower is much larger than usual - with visibly round petals
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Lavandula angustifolia Melissa Lilac ('Dow4') (PBR):
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