Lavandula Stoechas "French Lavender" 3Liter

Lavandula stoechas

Botanical name: Lavandula stoechas
Common name: French Lavender / Spanish Lavender

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Product Description

Lavandula stoechas, commonly known as French or Spanish Lavender, is a striking, aromatic evergreen shrub renowned for its distinctive tufted purple flower heads topped with “rabbit ear” bracts. Ideal for borders, rockeries, container planting, or as a fragrant garden feature, this lavender attracts bees and butterflies and adds year-round colour and fragrance to gardens. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it is perfect for South African climates and waterwise landscapes.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ±50–70 cm
• Width: ±50–80 cm
• Forms a compact, bushy shrub

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Best Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy or slightly alkaline soils
• Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
• Climate: Performs well in Mediterranean-type climates; suitable for most regions of South Africa
• Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering maintains shape and encourages fresh growth

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Planting & Seasonal Information (South Africa)

• Best planting time:
  🌱 Spring (September–November)
  🌱 Autumn (March–May)
• Flowering season: Spring through summer (sometimes into early autumn)
• Foliage: Evergreen; provides fragrance and garden structure year-round