Herb French Lavender (also known as Spanish Lavender) is a very attractive and quite unusual variety which will produce interestingly shaped bracts that stand quite proud of the flower. Grown naturally in warmer Mediterranean countries the plant thrives in sandy, well draining soils. It does not like heavy soil. Not as hardy as the usual variety of lavender but can survive quite well outside all year but better to plant in a south facing position. Grows just as well in a pot or in borders. Sow under cover from March until May and will be in flower from June onwards.

SOW: March - May under cover or May - July if planting direct to soil
QUANTITY: Each packet contains over 100 seeds
TRANSPLANT: 1 month
DISTANCE: allow about 0.4-meters between plants.
FLOWER: June - November

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