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Lavandula Angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh' - 2L Pot Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh'
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Key Features
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (Purple)
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Description
Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh', commonly known as English Lavender, is a charming dwarf evergreen shrub prized for its neat rounded habit, aromatic silver-green foliage, and beautifully compact flower spikes. This compact variety is especially popular for edging paths, planting in borders, and brightening patio containers where its tidy shape and long-lasting fragrance can be fully appreciated.
Flowering after midsummer and often described as blooming through summer, 'Thumbelina Leigh' produces short, plump spikes of soft violet to purple flowers, often with pale or white centres. The blooms are highly fragrant and attractive to bees and other pollinators, making this variety both ornamental and wildlife friendly.
Its naturally compact size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, gravel gardens, herb gardens, low hedging, and patio pots. Easier to keep neat than larger lavender varieties, it offers a reliable mound of evergreen foliage and colour with minimal maintenance.
Hardy, drought tolerant once established, and easy to grow, Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Supplied in a 2L pot, this established lavender is ready to provide fragrance, colour, and evergreen structure in the garden.
Compact English lavender variety
Fragrant violet-purple flower spikes
Flowers in summer, often after midsummer
Evergreen aromatic foliage
Neat, rounded dwarf habit
Ideal for borders, edging, rockeries, and containers
Attractive to bees and pollinators
Hardy and low maintenance
Supplied in a 2L pot
Position:
Plant in full sun for the best flowering and compact growth.
Planting:
Prefers well-drained soil and grows well in chalk, loam, or sandy soils. Lavender performs particularly well in open, sunny sites with free drainage.
Watering & Feeding:
Water during establishment, then reduce watering once settled. This variety is drought resistant once mature and generally needs only light feeding in spring. The spring feed guidance is standard lavender care, while drought resistance is directly supported by RHS.
Pruning:
Cut back flower stalks after blooming, then lightly trim in spring or after flowering to maintain a dense, tidy shape. Some growers also recommend harder trimming after flowering to encourage repeat display, but avoid cutting into old wood.
Winter Care:
Hardy in UK conditions, but best performance comes from keeping plants in free-draining soil over winter and avoiding waterlogging.
Q: Is Lavandula 'Thumbelina Leigh' evergreen?
Yes, it is an evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage that provides year-round structure.
Q: What colour are the flowers?
The flowers are soft violet to purple, often with pale or white centres.
Q: Is it suitable for containers?
Yes, its dwarf habit makes it ideal for patio pots, planters, and edging displays.
Q: Is it attractive to pollinators?
Yes, like other English lavenders, it is attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
Q: Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it is a hardy, low-maintenance lavender that is especially easy to keep neat because of its compact habit.
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