I will be buying more of these
5
These went in a border with runaway bride and alliums. They took a year to come into their best but they are now beautiful and very attractive to bees.
G
London
Lavandula angustifolia 'Arctic Snow'
lavender
2 litre pot
in stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Dense spikes of pure white, fragrant flowers appear in late summer which shine out among aromatic, grey-green leaves. This is a compact variety of English lavender that makes a gorgeous, informal flowering hedge, especially for edging a path and border, and brushing against it releases its heady fragrance. The flower-spikes are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects. - Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded to retain a compact shape. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.
Going good and strong after 9 months
5
As always with Crocus, the plants arrived really well packaged and looked healthy. They were planted straight away and 9 months later have matured into a large attractive clump. Great for pollinators.
Saintbridge Allotmenteer
Gloucester
I would buy this again
5
I planted this in front of a ceanothus and the colours of both the flowers and foliage contrast well. It has done well from the start, lots of flowers (lots of deadheading!) a strong and healthy plant
Sally
Taunton
Bees love it
5
This plant attracts bees and butterflies.
Ballet fan
Eton
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5.0
4
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