Product description
Lavender 'Grosso' is a high-yielding hybrid cultivated primarily for the exceptionally strong fragrance found in its large, fat purple flower spikes. This intense, camphor-like scent is much more potent than many English lavenders and is released powerfully when the flowers are dried or pressed for oil. It is traditionally used for making potpourri, scent sachets, and essential oils, though it can also be used sparingly in baking or to flavour sugar, provided the strong, piney notes are balanced carefully.
This plant is typically grown as a large, vigorous, hardy evergreen shrub that forms a classic rounded mound of silvery-grey foliage. It is robust and generally cold-tolerant, though it dislikes wet feet in winter. For the best results and the highest oil content, plant it in a location with full, baking sun. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor, gritty, or rocky soil, as it will struggle and become woody quickly in damp, fertile conditions.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
Fat Spike Lavender
Lavender 'Grosso'
Lavender 'Grosso'
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Product description
Lavender 'Grosso' is a high-yielding hybrid cultivated primarily for the exceptionally strong fragrance found in its large, fat purple flower spikes. This intense, camphor-like scent is much more potent than many English lavenders and is released powerfully when the flowers are dried or pressed for oil. It is traditionally used for making potpourri, scent sachets, and essential oils, though it can also be used sparingly in baking or to flavour sugar, provided the strong, piney notes are balanced carefully.
This plant is typically grown as a large, vigorous, hardy evergreen shrub that forms a classic rounded mound of silvery-grey foliage. It is robust and generally cold-tolerant, though it dislikes wet feet in winter. For the best results and the highest oil content, plant it in a location with full, baking sun. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor, gritty, or rocky soil, as it will struggle and become woody quickly in damp, fertile conditions.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Lavender 'Grosso' is a sterile hybrid, meaning it won't self-seed all over your garden. However, it grows larger than English varieties, so give it plenty of space (at least 90cm) to spread out and ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
How to Water
Water young Lavender 'Grosso' plants regularly during their first summer to establish deep roots. Once mature, it is extremely drought-resistant and rarely needs watering, even in hot weather. Overwatering is the most common way to kill it.
How to Plant
Plant Lavender 'Grosso' in the sunniest spot available with excellent drainage. If your soil is heavy clay, plant it on a mound or in a raised bed amended with grit to ensure water drains away rapidly from the roots.
