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Lavender is one of the best tempered and least demanding of plants,
asking only well-drained alkaline soil and plenty of sunshine.
Although a native of the Mediterranean region, it is grown throughout
the world where soil and climate are favourable. It can be grown
successfully in most parts of the British Isles.
Cross-breeding in plants produces hybrids. Lavender hybridises
readily, so many different varieties occur. Lavender bushes grown
from the seed of even one bush only are different from their parent
plant and from each other. Nowadays there are many different
lavenders to choose from, in all shades from dark blues and purples
to pink and even white. The foliage, too, is varied, from silvery
and grey-green to plants with bright green leaves. The height of
plants ranges from the dwarf to the tall, and some form compact bushes
while others spread almost into arabesques. Each variety also has its
own slightly different perfume. At Norfolk Lavender’s Caley Mill you
can walk round the National Collection of Lavenders and see more than
forty varieities.
For information about:
The lavender plants on offer please
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Caring for your lavender please
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Confusions regarding lavenders
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Names and classifications please
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