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Dutch Lavender, 'Lavandula intermedia Vera', £3
The leaves of a Dutch lavender tend to be larger than French or English varieties. This plant has deep purple fragrant flowers borne on top of rich green leaves. Will grow up to 90cm and spread up to 40cm if grown in full sun, in a well-drained soil.Available from: Halycon Plants
Six of the Best Lavenders
Whether you want a gorgeous hedge of blue, mauve, pink or white flowers or just a lovely scent wafting across your patio, lavender is the perfect answer. And best of all, it is fairly easy going, as plants go, needing only well-drained alkaline soil and plenty of sunshine.Remember to cut back well after flowering – at least to leaf level – to maintain a compact and tidy bush.
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