Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' - Fat Spike Lavender - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Fat Spike Lavender

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'

Also called French Lavender, Lavendin

  • Fragrant spikes of deep blue-purple flowers
  • Flower spikes are broader and longer than angustifolia types
  • Scented gray-green foliage
  • Compact, mounding, shrub-like habit
  • Can be shaped for low border hedges
  • Bloom Time: July to September
  • Flower Height: 75 cm
  • Foliage Height: 50 cm
  • Flower Size: 10 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Purple (deep)

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Lavandula grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Excess winter moisture may cause the stem to rot and hot, humid summers may cause the leaves to blacken and the plant to deteriorate. Prune flower stalks to encourage more blooms. In the spring, prune plants to the desired size or back to the old woody stems, to promote vigorous growth and keep a dense, compact habit. Please note: lavenders should never be pruned harder than half way down the stems. Because of its strong scent, plants can be added throughout the garden to deter insects. In mild climates, lavenders are evergreen. More disease-resistant than the angustifolia species.

Additional Notes about Fat Spike Lavender:


Lavandula x intermedia is a natural cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia.