Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh'

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LavenderPerennial, Shrub, EvergreenFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lavender is one of the most popular small garden shrubs. Plants have narrow, oily and aromatic evergreen leaves and bear dense spikes of small tubular flowers in summer. Lavandula angustifolia is commonly known as English lavender. Most varieties yield purple flowers, but some cultivars come in white or pink. Nearly all cultivars and hybrids are extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and hoverflies. They make an excellent cut flower – both in fresh and dried arrangements.

Lavandula ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ is a fantastic dwarf lavender, growing to a height of just 30cm. It bears short, purple flower spikes, making it ideal for container displays and edging paths.

For best results, grow Lavandula ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back the flower stalks after they have finished, and then trim back plants in April, if necessary.

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Lavandula ‘Thumbelina leigh’ and wildlife

Lavandula ‘Thumbelina leigh’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Lavandula ‘Thumbelina leigh’ poisonous?

Lavandula ‘Thumbelina leigh’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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