{"product_id":"col-2l-lav-ess-purx1","title":"1 Lavender Essence Purple Hardy Perennial Plant, Fragrant Bee Friendly Garden Shrub, 2 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Essence Purple – Hardy Perennial Garden Shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully fragrant and compact lavender, Essence Purple produces rich, deep purple flower spikes throughout the summer months. This hardy evergreen perennial is a reliable garden performer, offering wonderful scent, colour and structure to borders, pathways, containers and cottage garden schemes. A magnet for bees and butterflies, it is a valuable addition to any wildlife-friendly or sensory garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender Essence Purple is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it requires minimal watering and is well suited to dry, sunny positions. It works beautifully as a low hedge, border edging, rockery feature or Mediterranean-style planting. The aromatic purple flowers can also be harvested for use in potpourri, sachets or homemade lavender oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as an established plant in a 2 litre pot, ready for planting out or displaying in a patio container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender, English Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Bushy, Mound-Forming Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Hedging, Path Edging, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Mediterranean Gardens, Rockeries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (June – August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Sandy or Chalky Soil – Tolerates Dry Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, Aromatic, Grey-Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly Scented Flowers and Foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental, Culinary, Herbal – Suitable for Potpourri, Sachets and Lavender Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered position in free-draining soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground. After flowering, lightly trim spent flower stems and shape the plant to maintain a neat, compact habit. Avoid cutting back into old, bare wood. A light feed in spring and good air circulation will help keep your lavender healthy year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Essence Purple variety, known for its intense deep purple flower colour and strong fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58090312696182,"sku":"COL-2L-LAV-ESS-PURX1","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_9ca33065-945b-42b0-ba0b-8949a2e38af4.png?v=1781518084","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-2l-lav-ess-purx1","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}