Lavandula 'Helmsdale' (PBR)

French lavender

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May to July
• Flower colour: burgundy purple
• Other features: the aromatic flowers and leaves can be used for making pot-pourri
• Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline)
  
  Compact bushy shrub with aromatic grey-green leaves and broad spikes of fragrant burgundy purple flowers topped by purple bracts. This gorgeous French lavender makes a neat, compact edging for a sunny path or border. In frost-prone areas, grow in a container and over-winter in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.
  
  
• Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.