Lavender – Fragrant Evergreen Shrub (Milk Churn Planter)

Fragrant, fully hardy English lavender, supplied ready-planted in a decorative milk churn planter with moss finish. Ideal as a gift or for instant patio colour.

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a classic evergreen shrub beloved by gardeners for its aromatic flowers and silvery foliage. It thrives in sunny, well-drained positions, making it perfect for borders, containers and coastal gardens. A low-maintenance perennial that requires little care once established, lavender simply rewards you with reliable summer colour and abundant flowers year after year.

This beautiful planter makes an excellent gift for any gardener. Simply position it in full sun where it will enjoy the best drainage. Trim after flowering each year to maintain a bushy shape and prevent the plant from becoming leggy and woody. With minimal feeding or maintenance, your lavender will return faithfully every spring.

The fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it wonderful for wildlife gardens. Cut flowers throughout summer provide fragrance for indoor arrangements.

Cultural Information

Common Name: Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula spp.
Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub
Perfect For: Borders, containers, coastal gardens, pollinators, cut flowers
Foliage: Silvery-green, evergreen
Flowering Time: April to May and June to September
Planting Position: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, free-draining soil; sharp drainage essential
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Maintenance: Trim after flowering; avoid cutting into old bare wood
Seasonal Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Type: Evergreen Shrubs