Perhaps the loveliest of lavenders but it must have a warm well-drained site in full sun. The slightly broader than usual leaves are so felted they appear almost white, perfect to set off very dark purplish-blue flower spikes. Mid-late summer. A well rounded bush under a warm wall is a sight to treasure.
Lavandula lanata
Woolly lavender
Details
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Flowering Period | Jul | Aug |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Cistus, Erigeron, Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Shrubby |
| Hardiness | Hardy in a sheltered position |
| Height | 80cm |
| Soil | Light, well-drained |
| Spread | 90cm |
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Is the Wooly Lavender perfumed, I have a lavender hedge but get’s too tall & falls over onto pavement, need to establish new hedging .
Its fragrance is lighter and more resinous than classic English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Think soft herbal, slightly balsamic, with a hint of camphor, rather than a strong sweet floral punch.