Lavandula stoechas 'Melanie'

Melanie is a cultivar of Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Growing in a dwarf compact habit, this lavender produces aromatic grey-green foliage and flowerheads with small yellow centred, blue-purple flowers topped by violet bracts. Compared with other cultivars, Melanie has a long flowering period. Bred by Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V., Netherlands.

Location
Not very hardy, in cold damp locations best planted in containers and kept frost free in winter.

Soil
Well drained soil in sun.

Aftercare
Trim after flowering.