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Product Overview
Lavandula Lavender Avonview is a popular and beautifully fragrant variety of Italian lavender, prized for its deep purple flower spikes and grey-green aromatic foliage. Flowering over a long period from late winter into summer, it brings colour, structure, and scent to borders, hedging, and pots. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, Avonview is ideal for Mediterranean-style, cottage, and coastal gardens.
Growth:
Forms a compact, bushy shrub reaching approximately 60-80 cm tall and wide. Responds well to shaping, making it perfect for low hedges or edging.
Light Requirements:
Thrives in full sun. Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flowering and form.
Soil Requirements:
Prefers free-draining, slightly alkaline to neutral soil. Tolerates poor or sandy soils but dislikes heavy or waterlogged ground.
Water Requirements:
Low water needs once established. Water during prolonged dry periods, especially in pots or exposed areas, but avoid overwatering.
Frost Tolerance:
Tolerates light frosts. In colder regions, plant in a sheltered spot or provide light protection during winter.
Drought Tolerance:
Highly drought-tolerant once mature. An excellent choice for dry and coastal gardens.
Flowering Information:
Produces rich purple flower spikes from late winter through summer. Flowers are highly aromatic and attract bees and beneficial insects.
Spacing Requirements:
Plant 50-60 cm apart for hedging or group plantings. Suitable for borders, pathways, and feature containers.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Feed with a light application of slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid overfeeding, which can cause leggy growth and reduced fragrance.
Care and Maintenance:
Trim lightly after each flowering flush to encourage bushiness and repeat blooms. Prune back by one-third in late summer to maintain a neat shape. Avoid cutting into woody stems. Remove spent flowers regularly to extend the blooming period.
