Smaller than expected
Lovely healthy pink lavender, the pot was the size stated on the order but the plant was quite small for it.
Martin R
Berkshire
Lovely healthy pink lavender, the pot was the size stated on the order but the plant was quite small for it.
Martin R
Berkshire
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Katie Waddington
Hello Katie, All Lavenders do well as hedging, but as the angustifolias are hardier, I would opt for this type. If you want a taller hedge and you don't mind being a little patient, then I would opt for the smaller pots of Lavandula angustifolia. If however you want a more compact hedge, then L. angustifolia Munstead or L. angustifolia Hidcote would be a better option. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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