Further Information

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section. Prices shown are the price per plant unless otherwise stated.

As a general rule however, smaller pots such as 2Lpots can be planted anything up to 6 plants per metre (if planting in s double staggered row) whilst larger plants require less plants per metre due their size. It all depends on the fullness of hedge you wish to achieve and the time you are happy to wait to achieve this.

Pruning Advice

French Lavender is a slightly more fragile variety compared to other species like English Lavender, so light pruning is recommended.

The best time to prune French Lavender is early to mid-spring, after the last frost but before the new growth begins. This timing helps maintain the plant's shape while also preventing it from becoming too woody.

Cut back the old stems by about one-third, being careful not to cut into old wood as this can damage or even kill the plant. Regular trimming after the first wave of flowers dies off will tidy the appearance and may even encourage a lighter second bloom.

It’s also important to remember that this species goes into a dormant state from early Autumn. During this time, it will look brown and twiggy, losing both its foliage and flowers. There’s no need to worry, though, as fresh growth will reappear in late Spring.

Delivery & Returns

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French Lavender Hedge Lavandula stoechas

Name: French Lavender Hedge
Brand: Hedges Direct
SKU: LAVS
Price: 8.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
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French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) has a long flowering period and distinctive due to its colourful bracts flower heads.

EVERGREEN
SLOW GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (Purple)
Is Grazing Animal Friendly

Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal or chalk soils, full sun to semi shade and inland sites
Growth Rate: Average growth, expect 20-40cm per year
Height: Easily maintained at 0.2-0.5m
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French Lavender Hedge Plants Description

Lavandula stoechas, also commonly known as French Lavender or Spanish Lavender, is a fantastic addition to any garden with its distinctive butterfly-shaped purple blooms that perch on top of a dark, oval-shaped head. Originating from the Mediterranean Basin, this lavender shrub is popular not only for its aromatic leaves and thin, fragrant stems but also for the vibrant colour it brings throughout the spring and summer months.

French Lavender's compact and bushy structure makes it perfect for creating lush, fragrant borders around your garden or as a striking patio shrub when planted in containers. Once fully matured, Lavandula stoechas can be easily maintained at a height of 0.2-0.5m, making it a versatile choice for spaces of all sizes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reflecting its Mediterranean roots, and is particularly known for its ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden.

Pot-grown French Lavender plants are available from March, allowing you to bring a hint of Provence to your outdoor spaces with ease. For more advice on caring for your plants, see our detailed lavender planting guide.

French Lavender Hedge Plants Description French Lavender (sometimes known as Spanish Lavender) has a number of differences from English Lavender hedge plants. Instead of flower spikes with narrow flowers, it has bracts on the end of the flower spikes - rather like ears. Often called Butterfly Lavender, this variety has produced distilled oil since the Middle Ages. French Lavender is a popular variety of Lavender hedging, but we do also have the following additional varieties - English Lavender, Lavender 'Hidcote', White Lavender, and Dwarf Lavender. See even more hedge plants with flowers, as well as other fragrant hedging. These French Lavender plants are available all year round but if bought in autumn, winter or spring, will flower in the first summer. Additionally we now stock a series of specially selected Lavender Collections within our Garden plants range featuring several English and French Lavender varieties plus a special mixed variety pack. Is French Lavender Evergreen? All lavender varieties are technically classed as evergreen, as in warmer climates they retain their grey-green foliage year round. However, the cooler UK climate means Lavender starts to lose its flowers in August and plants go into dormancy from early autumn until late spring. During dormancy the foliage turns brown and twiggy, appearing to die back. This is perfectly normal and as the weather warms in late spring, your Lavender plant will once again become green with new shoots.

Choose French Lavender Hedge root types

What are root types?

Root types explained.

Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.