Further Information

You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.

Pruning Advice

Lavender is very easy to cultivate but the key to its longevity is pruning. This should be done as soon as the flowers start to fade in August. They can handle a hard pruning and we recommend removing one third of the plant, not just the flower spikes. This allows light to penetrate into the heart of the plant after which small shoots will then grow a further 5cm before the plants start to go dormant in September.

Pruning in this way ensures that the plants have a lush, tidy appearance through winter. Once spring comes, the new shoots wil re-commence their growth giving you a dense shrub and healthy production of flowers as the weather warms.

Alternatively, you can leave the spent flower heads on the plants until spring because in winter, when food for birds is scarce, birds will come to feed on the seeds - goldfinches in particular! Plants might eventually become wooded and straggly though so it is best to replace a hedge after about 20 years although this is not always necessary.

Lavender and Dormancy

It's important to note that when Lavender goes into dormancy from early autumn until late spring, it will become brown and twiggy .This is perfectly normal and it will become green again in the spring. Read our Hedges Direct Lavender Guide for more advice and information.

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English Lavender Hedge Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Name: English Lavender Hedge
SKU: LAVA
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English Lavender plants are a beautiful, fragrant evergreen shrub. This species of Lavender is a popular and traditional plant in the UK and often used for compact hedges in contemporary design or conventional cottage displays. English Lavender hedge plants are commonly referred to by its Latin name, Lavandula anguistifolia ‘Munstead'.

EVERGREEN
NATIVE
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (Purple)

Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal or chalk soils, full sun and sheltered inland or coastal sites ideally.
Growth Rate: Slow growth, around 10-20cm per year
Height: Easily maintained at 0.2-0.5m
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Lavandula angustifolia Hedge Plant Description

An interesting fact about English Lavender plants that you might not know about. Back in the 1700s, English Lavender plants were the basis of England's lavender oil industry, and you can understand why by the fragrance this species releases. Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a traditional and favourable plant to have in the classic English cottage garden and countryside home, as it makes a stunning compact, hardy and easy to grow shrubbery hedge. Compared to the other main native, 'Hidcote' variety of Lavender from the UK, English Lavender plants have a much softer and relatively pale shade of purple flowers, with a lighter foliage colour.

The scent that is released from English Lavender plants is often used to deter pests from other host plants, including fruit trees. The flowers that produce the fragrance are unique and recognisable, and the grey/ green leaves are also aromatic.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' flowers from May/ June through to August and attracts butterflies, bees and other winged insects and pollinators, which, as a result, will also attract wild birds. It's a fabulous plant to have in the garden if you enjoy having local wildlife in your outdoor space. We recommend planting English lavender in free-draining soil, and it thrives in sunny conditions. However, please note that English Lavender plants do not tolerate shade, wet conditions, particularly with cold/ freezing temperatures or heavy soil. Some cover might be required to protect the plant over winter to ensure it remains healthy.

Being drought-tolerant, Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is ideal for Mediterranean style gardens and will grow just as well in containers, planters and gravel. While English Lavender prefers sunny conditions and free-draining soil, it does make an extremely versatile addition to a garden. It looks stunning as a low-level border hedge along pathways or planting area or when planted in contrast against other brightly coloured shrubs.

Aside from the subtly sweet fragrance, English Lavender plants have many culinary uses, adding an aromatic twist to honey, biscuits, tea, cakes and even cocktails. Interestingly, Lavender can replace Rosemary in savoury dishes and the flowers are edible, imparting a sweet, citrusy flavour. It can also be quickly dried and stored for future uses.

English Lavender plants are a popular variety of Lavender hedging, but we do also have the following additional types available - Lavender 'Hidcote', French Lavender, White Lavender, and Dwarf Lavender.

Additionally we now stock a series of specially selected Lavender Collections within our Garden plants range featuring several English and French Lavender varieties plus a special mixed variety pack.

See also our range of low growing hedging plantsfor other shrubby hedge varieties.

Is English Lavender Evergreen?

All lavender varieties are technically classed as evergreen, as in warmer climates they retain their grey-green foliage year round. However, the cooler UK climate means Lavender starts to lose its flowers in August and the plants go into dormancy from early autumn until late spring. During dormancy the foliage turns brown and twiggy, appearing to die back. This is perfectly normal and as the weather warms in late spring, your Lavender plant will once again become green with new shoots.

What are root types?

Root types explained.

Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.