Our store’s most popular Lavender stoechas ‘Ruffles Mulberry’Lavandula stoechasFrench Lavender

Lavender stoechas ‘Ruffles Mulberry’ – A Unique Berry-Red Bloom Not all lavenders are purple! Lavender stoechas ‘Ruffles Mulberry’ boasts a stunning shade of berry-red, topped with rose-pink bracts that are characteristic of French lavenders. This compact, bushy shrub is ideal for sunny, well-drained borders, but also makes a beautiful addition to containers. In sheltered gardens, it can be planted as a low hedge, filling the air with its rich, fragrant aroma whenever you brush past its aromatic foliage. Height and spread: 60cm (24″). Culinary Note: Some parts of these flowers are edible! Lavender flowers can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. Try making lavender sugar to add to biscuits, sorbets, jams, or jellies. You can also infuse flowers into vegetable stock or create a flavourful sauce for duck, chicken, or lamb. For more ideas on using edible flowers, click here. Not all Lavenders are purple! Lavender stoechas ‘Ruffles Mulberry’ is the prettiest shade of berry-red topped with a cluster of rose-pink bracts that are so distinctive of French Lavenders. Grow French 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 French 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.

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