Lavender 'Little Lady' is a charming compact variety of English lavender, characterized by its tidy, rounded growth and delicate lilac-blue flowers. Its petite stature makes it an excellent choice for various landscaping applications, including edging, container gardening, and planting at the front of borders.
This dwarf lavender features a bushy form with dense, aromatic grey-green foliage that enhances its visual appeal. The pale lilac-blue flower spikes emerge in early to mid-summer, attracting a variety of pollinators such as bees and butterflies, thereby contributing to a vibrant garden ecosystem.
Fully hardy in the UK, this lavender can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C and thrives in full sun with well-draining, alkaline to neutral soil. Once established, it demonstrates good drought tolerance, making it suitable for low hedging, gravel gardens, and other low-maintenance settings. To maintain its shape and vigor, a light pruning after flowering is recommended. The plant typically reaches a height and spread of 40 × 45 cm (16 × 18 in).
Grow English lavender plants on free draining soil in full sun. Lavenders dislike wet ground, particularly during winter. Improve heavy soil conditions by adding coarse grit or sharp sand prior to planting. When growing English lavender in large patio containers, use a well drained soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. After planting, prune lavender plants to encourage bushy growth.
