Lavandula
Lavandula, also known as lavender, is a popular fragrant perennial with purple flowers, suitable for garden planting, borders and pots.
Lavandula – Lavender: Colourful, Fragrant & Versatile Perennial Plant
Lavender (Lavandula) is a popular flowering perennial found in many gardens thanks to its beautiful colour, delightful fragrance and strong growth habit. The plant adds a Mediterranean touch to borders, rock gardens and patio pots, and attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. With its characteristic purple flowers and aromatic foliage, lavender creates a lively and fragrant garden atmosphere.
What Is Lavender?
Lavender belongs to the genus Lavandula, a group of fragrant, often drought-tolerant, shrubby perennial plants. The most well-known species is true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), but there are also other varieties, such as French and Spanish lavender, with different flower forms and scents.
Why Choose Lavender for Your Garden?
Lavender provides a long flowering period and vibrant colour in summer, usually from July to September. The flowers are not only decorative but also attract bees and butterflies, helping to support garden biodiversity. In addition, lavender is known for its pleasant scent, which is widely used in garden design and as dried decoration or fragrance products.
Uses and Benefits
- Fragrance and atmosphere: Lavender is known for its intensely fragrant flowers and foliage, contributing to a pleasant and calming garden experience.
- Ecology: By attracting pollinators, lavender supports a healthy and lively garden.
- Versatility: Lavender is suitable for borders, patio pots, rock gardens and as a low hedge plant.