Lavandula ‘Melissa Lilac’

Name: Lavandula 'Melissa Lilac'
SKU: 195401
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£10.00

Lavandula ‘Melissa Lilac’ in a 2 litre plastic nursery pot.

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Summary

Description

Lavender is grown widely for their beautiful flowers borne throughout Summer and sometimes into Autumn, which contrast nicely with their silver and green leaves. Known for their highly scented flowers and foliage , with the flowers sometimes used as a herb. They are Mediterranean plants so do best in a nice sunny spot, and can cope well with periods of drought. They need a spot with nice free draining soil as they can be susceptible to root rot in regularly wet conditions.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):English Lavender 'Melissa Lilac'
Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
How big will I get? Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' can grow to a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m.
Did You Know That:Ancient Egyptians used Lavender in their mummification process?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.

Maintenance

Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' should be trimmed lightly after it has finished flowering, as well as removing any spent flowers. This will help prevent the plant building a woody base with no foliage or flower coverage by keeping it nice and compact. As they are quite short lived plants and do not respond well to hard pruning, it is important this is kept on top of as it is normally not possible to rejuvinate a plant that hasn't been regularly trimmed.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators. It is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.