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
Lavandula angustifolia 'Arctic Snow'
lavender
2 litre pot
in stock
- 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.
Eventual height & spread
Bees love it
5
This plant attracts bees and butterflies.
Ballet fan
Eton
2000022493
5.0
2
100.0
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