Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' (P)

Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' (P)

An exceptional cultivar bred in the UK by Dr Simon Charlesworth, Holder of the National Collection of Lavandula. Robust and cold hardy, with handsome blue-green foliage and masses of mellow purple, scented flowers. Best choice for northern UK locations.

Price: £48.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Note: price includes £0.055 / plant royalty charge
(Additional label charges also apply)

Unit Description:

100 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy (H4 -5°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Bushy

Flowering Time:

April - August

Height x Spread:

50 x 50 cm

Available to Order:

N/A

Recommend Sales:

N/A

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Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

An exceptional cultivar bred in the UK by Dr Simon Charlesworth, Holder of the National Collection of Lavandula. Robust and cold hardy, with handsome blue-green foliage and masses of mellow purple, scented flowers. Best choice for northern UK locations.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for planting in borders.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the Catalogue

Resilience:

Hardy (H4 -5°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Bushy

Height x Spread / Trail:

50 x 50 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Drought Tolerant

Scented

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Flower Colour:

blue

Foliage Colour:

silver/grey

Blue (Glaucus)

green

Flowering Time:

April - August

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cut back flower spikes once finished to encourage further blooms.

Cultural Information

Family:

LAMIACEAE

Genus:

Lavandula

Species:

angustifolia

Cultivar:

Melissa Lilac

UPOV:

DOW4

UPOV No:

EUPVR 21995

Category:

Shrub

Herbs

Recommended Pot Sizes:

Pot Spacing:

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

0 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

Feeding Frequency:

Recommended pH:

Growth Regulation PGR:

Temperature During Production:

Temperature During Transport:

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:47/2505/2615/2625/2635/26
Qty:44212833

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

Midi 12cm (£4.4)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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