
Plant of the Month – September
September 12, 2012 · frost · Plant Centre · 0 CommentsLavandular intermedia ‘Grosso’
A wonderful, fully hardy evergreen shrub with grey green foliage and stems reaching 90cm. Suited to a sheltered position in full sun and in well drained soil.
In late summer, highly aromatic, mid-blue flowers open in profusion. The flower spikes are magnets for bees and other nectar loving insects.
Lavandular ‘Grosso’ is a perfect shrub to make an informal hedge, especially along the edges of a path, where the fragrance can be really appreciated.
The stems need to be trimmed after flowering and prune last year’s growth to shape the plant in spring.
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