Lavendula 'The Princess Lavender'
Lavendula 'Princess Lavender' crowned "Plant of the Year"
Grows approx 70cm High x 70cm Wide in both Full sun & Part shade
Great for gardens and container planting
Australian bred, world renowned
Electric pink blooms make a spectacular garden feature
Compact form perfect for mass planting and containers
The true Princess of the Lavender world, 'The Princess' Lavender is an Australian-bred breakthrough from a world-class innovative breeding program. 'The Princess' is an early-flowering lavender that is famous for bearing eye catching electric-pink flower heads that provide a long-lasting display throughout spring and early summer, with spot flowering continuing throughout summer and autumn.
'The Princess' Lavender has a tight compact habit, with aromatic grey green foliage. Flowers are borne on short stems forming domes of bright colour making an impressive this plant an ideal choice for landscapers, low hedges and pots. Plant one today and find out why 'The Princess' was crowned the 2014 Plant of the Year.
Care
Plant in full sun in a well drained soil, and apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser after flowering. Watering requirements are low once established, needing only an occasional long soak during extended periods of drought Regular light tip pruning after flowering will encourage a dense bushy habit and new flower growth for the following season. For hedging, space at intervals of approximately 50cm.
Suggested uses
Hedging - space approximately 50cm apart
Use in larger containers
Water-wise gardens
Mediterranean or cottage style gardens, and potager/veggie gardens
Adding fragrance and colour for entertainment areas