Lavender Avonview

Lavandula stoechas 'Avonview', commonly known as Avonview Lavender, is a vibrant and aromatic shrub that enhances any garden with its striking blooms and delightful fragrance. Known for its distinctive flower spikes and compact growth habit, it is a standout choice for garden enthusiasts.

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen
Mature Height (meters): Typically grows to about 0.8-1 meter.
Mature Width (meters): Spreads up to 0.6-0.8 meters.
Spacing: Plant 0.5-0.8 meters apart to allow for its bushy growth habit.
Foliage: Features narrow, grey-green leaves that emit a pleasant fragrance when brushed or crushed.
Flowering Period: Blooms from late spring through summer, producing vivid purple flower spikes topped with distinctive, petal-like bracts.
Form/Habit: Compact, bushy form with a well-branched growth habit.
Uses: Ideal for borders, containers, herb gardens, and as a low hedge. Avonview Lavender is also perfect for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.
Sun: Prefers full sun for optimal growth and abundant flowering.
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage a second flush of blooms.
Water Requirement: Low; drought-tolerant once established. Requires well-drained soil and thrives in dry to moderately moist conditions.

Avonview Lavender is not only a visually stunning addition to any garden but also a practical one, offering fragrance, color, and pollinator attraction with minimal care. Its versatility and hardiness make it a popular choice for a variety of garden settings.