French Lavender – Lavandula stoechas: Mediterranean elegance and fragrance

Bring the charm of the Mediterranean to your garden with French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas). This beautiful variety stands out with its elegant, tufted purple blooms and silvery-green foliage. Its refreshing pine-like scent attracts bees and butterflies, adding life and color to your terrace or balcony.

Why choose French Lavender?

• Unique tufted flowers in stunning purple shades

• Attracts bees and butterflies – great for biodiversity

• Longer flowering period than common lavender

• Compact growth, ideal for pots and containers

• Fresh pine fragrance instead of the classic lavender scent

Location

• Light: full sun or partial shade

• Soil: well-draining, rather dry soil

• Outdoor use: perfect for gardens, terraces, or balconies

• Not fully hardy: protect during cold weather or overwinter indoors

Care tips

French Lavender is easy to maintain with just a few simple care steps:

• Watering: once a week – allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Fertilizing: once a month during the growing season

• Pruning: lightly trim after flowering to keep the plant compact

• Overwintering: move indoors or protect when temperatures drop below 5°C

• Ideal temperature: between 15°C and 25°C

A special feature of this lavender is its pine-scented foliage – a delightful and refreshing twist on the classic lavender fragrance.

Extra information

• Pot size: P19

• Approximate plant height: ±40 cm

• Flowering period: early spring to late summer

• Location: full sun or partial shade

• Not suitable for consumption

Each plant grows and blooms in its own unique way and may vary slightly by season. The plants shown may differ slightly from those purchased in-store or online.

Order your French Lavender now

Add color, fragrance, and Mediterranean charm to your garden with this stunning French Lavender – Lavandula stoechas. Order now online at Firenzebloemen and enjoy its beauty all season long!