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Lavender

BluebelleBluebelle Posts: 28
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.... on a different and altogether more pleasant subject, I want a lavender border around the front of a NW facing seating area.... Can anyone recommend fool proof, hard as nails, tough as old boots lavendula I should pick.... not had huge amount of luck with lavender so far....I'd like something that grows quite bushy so it creates a small hedge around this area.... Gonna have a bench and arch over which will have climbing rose,clems  etc 

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  • darren636darren636 Posts: 666
    You'll need at least 6 hours of direct sun daily- especially in winter on well drained soil
  • BluebelleBluebelle Posts: 28

    Think it may... just about...soil is well drained. Any varieties you'd recommend? 

  • BluebelleBluebelle Posts: 28

    I chose lavender because I live in a cottage and creating trad cottage garden so trying to keep things authentic. 

  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    I agree with Philippa, Sarcococca would be a much better bet and actually requires shade or part shade.  Evergreen too. image

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • darren636darren636 Posts: 666
    Right plant, right place.

    You will not be able to grow lavander in shade.
  • BluebelleBluebelle Posts: 28

    Thanks Guys...Will look out for it at garden centre this wkend.

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