Lavender ‘Grosso’

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 .

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. Grow lavender plants in free draining soil. Choose a position in full sun. Lavenders dislike wet ground, particularly during winter. Improve heavy soil conditions by adding coarse grit or sharp sand prior to planting. When growing lavender in large patio containers, use a well drained soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. After planting, prune lavender plants to encourage bushy growth.