Lavandula Pedunculata "The Princess Lavender" 15cmPot

Lavandula pedunculata ‘The Princess Lavender’

Botanical Name

Lavandula pedunculata ‘The Princess Lavender’

Common Names

• French Lavender
• Spanish Lavender
• Lavender

Product Description

Lavandula pedunculata ‘The Princess Lavender’ is an ornamental evergreen shrub prized for its tall, fragrant flower spikes and silvery-green foliage. This cultivar produces long-lasting purple-lilac blooms that are perfect for borders, herb gardens, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Known for its elegant appearance, compact growth, and aromatic foliage, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding both beauty and biodiversity to South African gardens.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 60–90 cm
• Spread: ± 50–70 cm
• Growth habit: Upright, bushy, compact

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • Requires at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal flowering and fragrance.
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil
  • Tolerates sandy or loamy soils; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during prolonged dry periods.
• Climate:
  • Suited to temperate and Mediterranean climates in South Africa
  • Performs well in coastal and inland gardens; frost-tolerant but protect young plants from severe frost
• Maintenance: Low
  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
  • Mulch in winter to protect roots in colder regions

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Flowering Season: Late spring to summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen shrub providing year-round structure
  • Ideal for hedging, borders, containers, and aromatic gardens
  • Excellent for attracting pollinators and adding visual and fragrant appeal