- Botanical name: Lavandula x intermedia 'Gros Bleu'
- Common name: Lavender
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Shrub, Evergreen
Purple
Silver
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Attractive to wildlife
- Scented flowers
Lavender is one of the most popular small garden shrubs. Plants have narrow, oily and aromatic evergreen leaves and bear dense spikes of small tubular flowers in summer.
Cultivars of Lavandula x intermedia are a cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia. They are typically larger and more robust than Lavandula angustifolia, and flower over a longer period. They also have broader leaves and longer flower stalks, making them particularly suited to using as a cut flower.
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Gros Bleu’ is a well-branched shrub with a delicate habit. It bears large flower heads in rich Hidcote purple. It makes an excellent hedge or specimen for a large herbaceous border.
For best results, grow ‘Gros Bleu’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back the flower stalks after they have finished, and then trim back plants in April, if necessary.
How to grow Lavandula 'Gros Bleu'
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Plant size
75cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Take cuttings in June |
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Do Take cuttings in July |
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Do Take cuttings in August |
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Do not Take cuttings in November |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do Prune in April |
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Do not Prune in May |
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Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Lavandula 'Gros Bleu' and wildlife
Lavandula 'Gros Bleu' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Lavandula 'Gros Bleu' poisonous?
Lavandula 'Gros Bleu' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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