avender ‘Bandera Deep Purple’ is a compact, first-year flowering French lavender with rich, deep purple flower spikes topped with distinctive violet-purple butterfly-like bracts. The striking flowers rise above aromatic, silvery-green foliage, creating a beautiful display from early summer into autumn.
Perfect for pots, containers, borders and smaller gardens, this bushy lavender thrives in sunny positions with well-drained soil. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while its naturally compact habit makes it particularly suited to patio planting. An excellent choice for growing lavender from seed, bringing Mediterranean colour and fragrance to the garden.
When to Sow : Feb–Aug
HOW TO SOW:
Surface sow into moist well drained compost and just cover with a sprinkle of soil. Pat down to make contact. Ideal temp. 15-20°C. Germination can be erratic taking 2-12 wks.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into individual pots. - Classification: Perennial
- Expert Level: Medium
- Germination Time: 2- 12 wks can be erratic
- Flowering Time: Jun- Sep
- Site: Full Sun/ Sheltered Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: Neutral/ Alkaline
- Moisture: Very Well drained
- Care: Ensure plenty of drainage. Prune after flowering to 2cm of previous years growth. Replace after 7-10 Years
- Use: Garden Borders, Pots, Cut flowers, Drying
- Harvesting: Cut when flowers are fully formed
- Vase Life: Use dried
- Height: 30cm
- Plant Spacing: 30cm
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