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Lavandula pedunculata subsp. lusitanica 'Lusi Purple' (French lavender 'Lusi Purple')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. lusitanica 'Lusi Purple'
Other names
French lavender 'Lusi Purple', Lavandula stoechas 'Lusi Purple', Lavandula lusitanica 'Lusi Purple'
Genus
Lavandula Lavandula
Variety or Cultivar
'Lusi Purple' _ 'Lusi Purple' is a compact, frost hardy, evergreen shrub with upright stems bearing linear, aromatic, grey-green leaves and, from late spring into autumn, dense spikes of tiny, dark purple flowers topped with large, upright, purple bracts.
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. lusitanica 'Lusi Purple' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers are highly scented. Good for drying.
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming
Flower
Purple, Dark-purple in Spring; Purple, Dark-purple in Summer; Purple, Dark-purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Cuckoo spit , Rosemary leaf beetle Cuckoo spit , Rosemary leaf beetle
Grey mould Grey mould
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. lusitanica 'Lusi Purple' (French lavender 'Lusi Purple') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Does best in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. lusitanica 'Lusi Purple'
Other names
French lavender 'Lusi Purple', Lavandula stoechas 'Lusi Purple', Lavandula lusitanica 'Lusi Purple'
Genus
Lavandula Lavandula
Variety or Cultivar
'Lusi Purple' _ 'Lusi Purple' is a compact, frost hardy, evergreen shrub with upright stems bearing linear, aromatic, grey-green leaves and, from late spring into autumn, dense spikes of tiny, dark purple flowers topped with large, upright, purple bracts.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers are highly scented. Good for drying.
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Dark-purple in Spring; Purple, Dark-purple in Summer; Purple, Dark-purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Cuckoo spit , Rosemary leaf beetle
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Lavandula pedunculata subsp. lusitanica 'Lusi Purple' (French lavender 'Lusi Purple') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Does best in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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