Lavandula angustifolia 'Arctic Snow'

Lavender is one of the most popular small garden shrubs. Plants have narrow, oily and aromatic evergreen leaves and bear dense spikes of small tubular flowers in summer. Lavandula angustifolia is commonly known as English lavender. Most varieties yield purple flowers, but some cultivars come in white or pink. Nearly all cultivars and hybrids are extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and hoverflies. They make an excellent cut flower – both in fresh and dried arrangements.

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Arctic Snow’ bears dense spikes of white, fragrant flowers from late summer onwards, which contrast beautifully with grey-green leaves. ‘Arctic Snow’ is a compact variety, which may be grown as an informal flowering hedge, in containers, or at the front of a sunny border.

For best results, grow ‘Arctic Snow’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back the flower stalks after they have finished, and then trim back plants in April, if necessary.