Lavanda angustifolia - English lavender. C17

Lavandula angustifolia, is a herbaceous perennial plant  on the lamiaceae family. To this group of lavanders there are three different varieties: dwarfs- semi-dwarfts- and the tall ones.

We will see here some characteristics of the dwarf one: "mustead lavander"

Is a tough and fragrant plant, small size and compact folliage, with plenty of flowers in the spring.

Once the flowers are over, we will trim the plant to get a rounded, decorative, aromatic and small shrub, or we cut prune the plant if this is very deteriorated and we want to rejuvenate the plant.

They need alkaline soil with a very good drainage system as they do not tolerate water logging. Also they need of a good air circulation. We can improve flowering by adding a fertilizer with potassium.



Consulted sources in addition to our experience with this plant:
http://everything-lavender.com/english-lavender.html
http://www.thelavenderfields.co.uk/page/lavender-plants
http://www.seedaholicom/lavendula-angustifolia-munstead-dwarf-collection.html