Lavandula Angustifolia "Margaret Roberts Lavender" 23cmPot

🌿 Lavandula angustifolia – Margaret Roberts Lavender

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Margaret Roberts’
Common Names: Margaret Roberts Lavender, English Lavender, True Lavender, Narrow-leaf Lavender

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📌 Product Description

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Margaret Roberts’ is a classic English lavender celebrated for its deep purple flower spikes, aromatic foliage, and compact, bushy habit. Known for its long flowering season and strong fragrance, this variety is ideal for hedging, borders, container planting, and herb gardens.

‘Margaret Roberts’ is highly prized in South Africa for its drought tolerance, hardiness, and versatility, performing well in coastal, temperate, and Mediterranean-type gardens. The aromatic flowers are perfect for cutting, potpourri, and essential oils, making it both a decorative and functional garden plant.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 60 – 80 cm
• Spread: 60 – 80 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, rounded shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun for optimal flowering
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; tolerates moderately poor soil
• Water:
  • Drought-tolerant once established
  • Avoid waterlogging; prefers slightly dry conditions
• Feeding: Light application of low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring
• Maintenance:
  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
  • Remove spent flower spikes to encourage repeat blooms

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Autumn or spring
• Flowering Season: Spring to early summer (may rebloom in mild climates)
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Temperate, coastal, and Mediterranean-type regions
• Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Highly aromatic flower spikes for gardens and craft use
• Compact, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant
• Excellent for hedges, borders, and container planting
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Ideal for cut flowers and dried arrangements

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Garden borders and hedges
✔ Container and patio planting
✔ Aromatic herb and sensory gardens
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes
✔ Dried flowers and potpourri