Lavender 'Fragrant Memories'

Lavandula × intermedia 'Fragrant Memories' is a vigorous lavender variety celebrated for its fragrant grey-green foliage and delicate violet-blue blooms. This cultivar is particularly favored for creating hedges, borders, and arrangements for cut flowers, enhancing both gardens and floral displays with its appealing aesthetics.Characterized by its evergreen, bushy growth habit, 'Fragrant Memories' features slender, upright stems adorned with narrow, aromatic leaves. The plant produces dense spikes of soft violet-blue flowers that emerge in late summer and continue into early autumn, providing a vibrant display during this period. It is fully hardy in the UK, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -15°C, making it a resilient choice for various climates.This lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, demonstrating adaptability to different soil types, including sand, chalk, loam, and clay. Once established, it exhibits drought tolerance, although care should be taken to prevent waterlogging. Additionally, 'Fragrant Memories' attracts a variety of pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, and is suitable for culinary applications in desserts and beverages, as well as for use in potpourri and herbal remedies. Regular pruning after flowering is recommended to maintain its shape and promote bushy growth, with a typical height and spread of 75 cm by 90 cm.