Type of Hedge
Low hedge, under 1m,
Lavender is dense, compact and evergreen
Alternatives include Santolina and Box (Buxus)
Growing Conditions
Prefers full sun or partial shade with well drained soil
Cannot cope with dark, boggy conditions.
Effort to Grow
Hardy varieties including Munstead or Hidcote are easy to grow, prune and shape after flowering. More tender cultivars such as french lavender (flowers have ‘ears’), white and pink flowering varieties require protection from frost.
Why plant this hedge in your garden?
Evergreen foliage, aromatic scent. Flowers have a lovely perfume and can be dried.
What to look out for when planting and in the first 2 years
Ensure the ground is well drained and that the plants are kept moist when first planted.
Keep well shaped or pruned. Lavenders respond well to pruning as long as some of the newer wood is left on the plant. Cut back into where new leaves are forming on the stem.
What to look out for when the hedge is established (2 years or more after planting or if you inherit it)
If left unpruned, Lavenders can be difficult to get back into shape as they will not grow from old wood.
