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Some Wonderful Lavender Varieties

There are literally dozens of Lavenders on the market today, but which are the best for your garden?
The following are amongst the easiest and most hardy of the lavenders. They are superb planted next to paths so that as you brush past them, their intoxicating odour is released.

Lavandula angustifolia "Hidcote"; Compact grower 2 ft. Violet flowers from early July. Grey foliage.
Lavandula angustifolia "Munstead"; Compact grower 2 ft tall. Deep blue flowers from early July. Narrow green foliage.
Lavandula angustifolia "Alba": A beautiful white flowered strong grower.4 ft tall Late July .
Lavandula angustifolia "Loddon Pink" ; Pale pink spikes of flowers on a 2 ft plant. Early July onwards.
Lavandula angustifolia "Miss Katherine"; The deepest pink and the most fragrant. 2 ft tall. Early July onwards.
Lavandula angustifolia "Little Lady"; One of the most compact at only 18" tall. Silver foliage anddeep lavender blue flowers.
Lavandula angustifolia "Miss Muffet"; Lilac blue flowers adorn this little beauty. A tiny 8"-12" tall. Perfect for the patio container.

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