Dwarf variety, full sun to part shade, has white flowers on spikes.
Requires little water once established.
Prefers an alkaline soil, fertilise little and not often.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape.
30cm to 50cm H x 30cm to 50cm W
Purchases 3 plants in June '18, planted in planter behind pansies.
5-8-18
Lavender establishing well, pansies beginning to flower
20-10-18
No pests, slow growing, has put on approx 20cm H and widened in past 3 months.
Lavender 'Elegans Ice' got a root fungus, diagnosed too late to save plants.
Lavandula 'Avon view'
Vibrant dark blue flower heads with contrasting violet-purple bracts are produced throughout the warmer months and year round in hotter climates. Foliage is soft and a bright greenish-grey
Excellent low hedge, screen or container shrub. Mediterranean and cottage gardens
Prefers a warm, open sunny position in well drained soil. Avoid sever frost. Remove spent flowers in Summer to encourage continuous flowering. Prune back by one third in Autumn
Grows to 80cm H
Full Sun
Flowers Spring to Autumn
'Avon View' was a gift, along with 2 perfumed gardeners soap bars from the Patchwork Girls to celebrate the Buderim Patchwork Blog's 10th Birthday.
Should have taken a pic the day I received it, flowers had died by next day....Will update when flowers re-appear after a good drink.
Lavandula 'Avon View' died - lack of ability to understand growing conditions.
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