Lavandula stoechas 'Melanie'
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| Spanish lavender | |
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| Melanie | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Genus: | Lavandula |
| Species: | Lavandula stoechas |
| Plant Data | |
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| Minimum temperature: | -5°C (23°F) |
| Mature height: | 50cm (20in) |
| Mature spread: | 50cm (20in) |
| References: | [1] |
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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.[1]
Growing[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Lavender - Growing
Location[edit | edit source]
Not very hardy, in cold damp locations best planted in containers and kept frost free in winter.[1]
Soil[edit | edit source]
Well drained soil in sun.[1]
Aftercare[edit | edit source]
Trim after flowering.[1]
Troubles[edit | edit source]
- Full troubles list: Mint troubles
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ a b c d e Lavandula stoechas 'Melanie'. Deeproot Plant Base. Retrieved: 2011-02-17.
