Flower

Lavender

Fragrant, drought-tolerant perennial that hums with bees in summer.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Sandy, well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Flowers

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan offers English lavender seed strains bred for London's temperate climate and summer moisture.

Crocus

Crocus supplies established lavender plants in pots, ready to thrive in London's clay-heavy garden soils.

Suttons

Suttons provides hardy lavender seed varieties suited to northern temperate conditions and container growing.