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Lavender plants

by Diane - March 21st, 2012.
Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.

I love lavender. It’s such a lovely scented plant to have in the garden. The bees love it too!
It’s ideal for a hot dry sunny part of your garden and if it’s near the path then brushing past the plant with release the lovely smell too.

Thompson & Morgan has this range of lavender plants available.

Lavender 'Munstead' - 1 jumbo plug

Lavender ‘Munstead’ – 1 jumbo plug £5.00
 Customer RatingThis neat, compact variety of English lavender bears masses of dark purple-blue flower spikes. The fragrant stems of Lavender ‘Munstead’ are ideal for cutting or drying, and the nectar-rich flowers are particularly attractive to bees. Lavender makes an excellent low hedge or path edging where the perfume can be appreciated as you brush past the aromatic evergreen foliage. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 60cm (24”). Culinary note: Lavender flowers are edible. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Lavender 'Rosea' - 5 jumbo plugs

Lavender ‘Rosea’ – 5 jumbo plugs £11.99
Fragrant rose pink flower spikes rise on short stems above neat, grey-green foliage. With its pretty pink blooms, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Rosea’ makes a lovely alternative to the traditional purple English Lavenders. A superb choice for creating a low hedge or path edging where its perfume can be appreciated as you brush past the aromatic evergreen foliage. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 75cm (30″).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Lavender 'Munstead' - 36 plug plants

Lavender ‘Munstead’ – 36 plug plants £11.99
 Customer RatingThis neat, compact variety of English lavender bears masses of dark purple-blue flower spikes. The fragrant stems of Lavender ‘Munstead’ are ideal for cutting or drying, and the nectar-rich flowers are particularly attractive to bees. Lavender makes an excellent low hedge or path edging where the perfume can be appreciated as you brush past the aromatic evergreen foliage. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 60cm (24”). Culinary note: Lavender flowers are edible. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Lavender 'Hidcote' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection - 5 jumbo plugs

Lavender ‘Hidcote’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 5 jumbo plugs £11.99
 The Crème de la Crème in the Lavender world, these plants are grown by cuttings from true ‘Hidcote’ stocks. Introduced in 1950 after being cultivated at Hidcote Manor, Gloucestershire, this is one of the best-known lavenders for the garden today. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit, meaning it comes highly recommended by a panel of experts for garden use. Height and spread: 60cm (24”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Alan Titchmarsh tip – “Having tried all sorts over the years I have to express a preference for the variety ‘Hidcote’, which has rich purple flowers and a compact habit, which means that it’s self-supporting.” 

Lavender 'Little Lady' - 5 jumbo plugs

Lavender ‘Little Lady’ – 5 jumbo plugs £11.99
Smaller in size, but no less fragrant than other varieties! This neat, compact English Lavender bears dense flower spikes in a pretty shade of lilac that are perfect for cutting, drying and adding to pot pourri. Plant Lavandula ‘Little Lady’ as a low hedge or path edging where its perfume can be appreciated as you brush past the aromatic evergreen foliage. Height: 40cm (16”). Spread: 45cm (45”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Lavender 'Hidcote' - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection - 10 jumbo plugs

Lavender ‘Hidcote’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 10 jumbo plugs £14.99
 The Crème de la Crème in the Lavender world, these plants are grown by cuttings from true ‘Hidcote’ stocks. Introduced in 1950 after being cultivated at Hidcote Manor, Gloucestershire, this is one of the best-known lavenders for the garden today. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit, meaning it comes highly recommended by a panel of experts for garden use. Height and spread: 60cm (24”).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here. Alan Titchmarsh tip – “Having tried all sorts over the years I have to express a preference for the variety ‘Hidcote’, which has rich purple flowers and a compact habit, which means that it’s self-supporting.” 

Lavender 'Munstead' - 72 plug plants

Lavender ‘Munstead’ – 72 plug plants £16.99
 Customer RatingThis neat, compact variety of English lavender bears masses of dark purple-blue flower spikes. The fragrant stems of Lavender ‘Munstead’ are ideal for cutting or drying, and the nectar-rich flowers are particularly attractive to bees. Lavender makes an excellent low hedge or path edging where the perfume can be appreciated as you brush past the aromatic evergreen foliage. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 60cm (24”). Culinary note: Lavender flowers are edible. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Lavender Collection - 15 jumbo plugs - 5 of each variety

Lavender Collection – 15 jumbo plugs – 5 of each variety £23.99
NEW in 2012Let the powerful aroma and timeless beauty of English lavender fill your garden this summer. The fragrant flowers are highly attractive to bees, and excellent for cutting and drying. Grow lavender in sunny borders and containers or beside a path where the perfume can be appreciated as you brush past the aromatic evergreen foliage. Heights and spreads: Up to 60cm (24″). Collection comprises: Lavender angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ – With its compact habit and dark purple flower spikes, this is one of the nation’s best known varieties.Lavender angustifolia ‘Rosea’ – Fragrant rose pink flower spikes rise on short stems above neat, grey-green foliage.Lavender angustifolia ‘Little Lady’ – Smaller in size, but no less fragrant than other varieties!Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.