Laurens

French Lavender

Lavandula Stoechas; French Lavender; Spanish Lavender; Topped Lavender;

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  Easy care
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  Scented
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  Pollinator friendly

• French Lavender likes...
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    A sunny spot

    Laurens likes plenty of sun and can tolerate dry, hot climates. Find him a warm spot in full-sun.

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    Well drained soil

    Laurens really doesn't like his soil too moist, so make sure that the soil he's planted in drains well.

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    Pruning

    Prune him in April before growth and again in September to keep him looking him prettiest.

• Quick facts

  Biological name

  Lavandula Stoechas 'Anouk'

  Nicknames

  French Lavender, Spanish Lavender, Topped Lavender

  Plant Type

  Evergreen shrub / Outdoor

  Current height (including pot)

  20-30cm (bush); 50-60cm (tree)

  Toxic?:

  Mildly toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot:

  15cm; 15cm

• About french lavender

  If your aesthetic leans more towards Provencal countryside than English garden, Laurens is the guy for you. Like his English cousin, Vanda, he's got fragrant purple blooms, but Laurens' flowers grow upwards from the top of his stalks, in little bursts resembling rabbit's ears. His blood runs warmer than Vanda's too, and he can't get enough sun. He'll be at his most beautiful and flowery during summer months.

  It's not just his looks that are magical either; Laurens' powers range from being a natural antiseptic to anti-inflammatory, and he works great in aromatherapy to help you relax. He can also curb nausea and headaches and works as an insect repellant - basically, there's not much he can't do. Laurens is amongst the most fragrant varieties of lavender, so cut off his blooms and use them to make your own essential oils, or make sachets of dried buds to keep under your pillow. We think you'll sleep a little easier knowing Laurens is around.