EN Coxhead specialise in trade sales of summer perennials, including several varieties of lavender. To enquire about our trade sales of Lavender and other summer perennials, call the EN Coxhead sales office on 01772 612246.
Lavender is an easy to grow, evergreen shrub that produces masses of beautifully scented flowers above green or silvery-grey foliage. This Mediterranean drought-tolerant plant thrives in a sunny border, container, herb or gravel gardens. So, for conditions such as the current dry, hot spell, lavender is the perfect choice. It is an excellent plant for low informal hedging and as a specimen evergreen for borders and formal gardens. For best effect, plant it by doors and paths where it’s delightful scent can be fully appreciated.
Lavender thrives in any poor or moderately fertile, free-draining soils in full sun. On heavier soils, like clay and clay loam, lavender tends to be fairly short-lived, becoming woody at the base. So, to prolong the life of your lavender on heavier soil, add organic matter and gravel to improve the drainage and plant on a mound. If growing as a hedge, plant on a ridge to keep the base of the plants out of wet soil.
Planting Lavender
Space plants 90cm apart or if growing a hedge, between 30cm and 45cm apart, depending on the size of the plant. Once established, lavender is fairly drought-tolerant and is suitable for coastal planting and gravel gardens.
Growing Lavender In Pots
Lavender can be grown in large pots, 30-40cm (1ft-16in) diameter, using a multipurpose or loam-based compost such as John Innes No 3, with some extra coarse grit, up to 30% by volume, to improve the drainage, and some controlled release fertiliser granules.
Ensure that the compost is regularly watered in summer, but for improved cold tolerance, kept on the dry side during winter by standing in a cold greenhouse or in the rain shadow of walls.
Lavender Trade Enquiries
For Lavender trade enquiries call the EN Coxhead sales office today on 01772 612246. We deliver to trade outlets throughout the North West.
