Lavandula angustifolia "Munstead"

Common Name:
English Lavender 'Munstead'

Description:
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes and aromatic grey-green foliage. Developed in the early 20th century and named after Gertrude Jekyll's garden at Munstead Wood, this cultivar is cherished for its early blooming and robust nature. Flowering from late spring through summer, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. Its tidy, mounded form makes it ideal for edging, borders, and container planting. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, 'Munstead' exhibits excellent drought tolerance once established, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact shape and encourages prolific blooming in subsequent seasons. Its resilience and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to various garden settings, including coastal and low-water landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub – Small

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Violet-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

• Aromatic Foliage

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses if ingested in large quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

• Salvia officinalis (Sage)

• Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

• Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

• Sedum spp. (Stonecrop)