Mr Fothergills Lavender Munstead Strain Seeds

Mr Fothergills Lavender Munstead Strain Seeds (150 Seeds)

Mr Fothergills Lavender Munstead Strain is a reliable and highly popular hardy lavender variety, prized for its beautifully scented foliage and soft blue flowers. A Best Buy recommendation, this classic lavender is loved by bees and perfect for borders, containers, low hedging and cut flower use.

Key Features

• Best Buy variety, recommended by gardening press and consumer groups
• Produces fragrant blue flowers and aromatic foliage
• Highly attractive to bees and butterflies
• Ideal for low hedging, path edges and borders
• Suitable for containers and sunny garden positions
• Excellent for cut flowers, pot-pourri and scented sachets

Product Description

Lavender Munstead Strain (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most dependable and widely grown lavender varieties in UK gardens. Compact and bushy in habit, it produces masses of delicately scented blue flower spikes during summer, creating a timeless and calming display.

This hardy shrub is particularly effective planted along paths and seating areas, where brushing past the foliage releases its soothing fragrance. It also performs beautifully in pots and containers, making it suitable for patios, balconies and smaller gardens.

Beyond its garden appeal, the flowers can be dried and used to scent drawers, wardrobes or homemade pot-pourri. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, Munstead Strain is an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Flower Seed
• Variety: Lavender Munstead Strain
• Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
• Seeds Per Pack: 150
• Plant Type: Hardy shrub
• Flower Colour: Blue
• Eventual Height: Approx. 60cm (24in)
• Habit: Bushy, medium-sized
• Position: Full sun
• Attracts: Bees and butterflies

Care & Growing Tips

• Sow indoors: February to June
• Flowering period: July to September
• Use free-draining compost and avoid overwatering
• Grow in a sunny, sheltered position
• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Avoid cutting into old wood when pruning

Mr Fothergills Lavender Munstead Strain Seeds are a superb choice for anyone looking to grow a fragrant, pollinator-friendly and easy-care lavender. Perfect for classic garden designs, containers and scented home uses, this timeless variety offers beauty and fragrance year after year.