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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.
Cultivars of Lavandula x intermedia are a cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia. They are typically larger and more robust than Lavandula angustifolia, and flower over a longer period. They also have broader leaves and longer flower stalks, making them particularly suited to using as a cut flower.
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ bears large flower heads in rich purple, over a long period. It makes an excellent hedge or specimen for a large herbaceous border.
For best results, grow ‘Grosso’ 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.
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Lavandula ‘Grosso’ and wildlife
Lavandula ‘Grosso’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
