We're offering you a Lavender Munstead 72 Plants for £11.99, saving you up to 40% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £19.99 (correct as of 23.09.2025).

Bring Classic Fragrance & Colour to Your Garden

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead', known as English Lavender, is a hardy evergreen perennial celebrated for its compact growth, aromatic foliage, and vibrant purple-blue summer flowers. Supplied as 72 easy-to-plant plug plants, this variety is perfect for gardeners seeking lasting beauty and pollinator-friendly blooms.

Why Choose Lavender Munstead?

• Bursting with Blooms: Enjoy masses of fragrant flower spikes from June to August, ideal for cutting or drying.
• All-Year Interest: Evergreen grey-green foliage offers structure and scent even outside flowering season.
• Wildlife Magnet: Rich nectar supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in your garden.
• Culinary Delight: Both flowers and leaves are edible—use in baking or as a garnish for drinks and desserts.
• Aromatic Hedging: Forms a neat, low hedge or border along paths and beds thanks to its tidy habit.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted from spring through early autumn while soil is warm.
• Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering performance.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates poor or chalky ground but dislikes waterlogging.
• Hardiness: Hardy in UK gardens (RHS H5; USDA zone 5–9).
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, needs little watering—ideal for low-maintenance borders.

Caring for Your Lavender

• Pruning: Trim after flowering (late summer) to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Avoid cutting into old wood.
• Feeding: Minimal feeding required—avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which can reduce flowering.
• Pests & Diseases: Generally pest-free; ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Borders & Edging: Line pathways or create low hedges with repeating clumps of 'Munstead'.
• Pots & Containers: Excellent in patio pots; combine with rosemary or thyme for a Mediterranean look.
• Cottage Gardens: Pair with roses, salvia, or nepeta for classic English garden style.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Lavender Munstead?
  The best time is spring or early autumn when the soil is warm but not waterlogged. Avoid planting during frosty periods.
• How fast will the plants grow?
  'Munstead' lavender establishes quickly in good conditions. Expect flowering within the first summer after planting plugs.
• What soil does Lavender Munstead prefer?
  This variety thrives in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils. Avoid heavy clay or overly damp ground for best results.