Lavender 'Grosso'Lavandula x intermediaLavandin

Make a big impact in borders with this stately Lavender 'Grosso’. With long stems and a strong, bushy habit, this is one of the larger lavender varieties, perfect for a wider space or to grow as a hedge. The fragrance from both the aromatic foliage and the summer flowers fills the air during the summer months, the blooms are also a magnet for bees and butterflies. Low maintenance and easy to grow, this drought tolerant shrub puts on an effortless show in any sun-baked spot. Not only a shrub for summer interest, once clipped back in autumn it forms a neat and formal bush of silver-grey foliage which provides structural interest through the colder months too. Height: 1m (3’). Spread: 1m (3’).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. There are many ways to use lavender flowers, both in sweet or savoury dishes. Make a delicious lavender sugar and add to biscuits, sorbets, jams or jellies. Add flowers to vegetable stock and create a tasty sauce for duck, chicken or lamb dishes. For more details about edible flowers click here.