Position
This plant performs best in full sun positions with good air circulation.
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Dwarf French Lavender - Lavandula dentata La Diva Imperial
A miniature, compact French lavender with tight grey green foliage and delicate soft purple flower spikes. Designed for small gardens, pots, balcony planting, borders and Mediterranean style low water landscapes.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 15cm H × 30cm W, very compact.
Water
Once established, it has low water requirements and prefers drier conditions.
Uses
Pots, borders, edging, rockeries, balconies, fragrant gardens.
Description
'La Diva Imperial' is one of the smallest French lavenders available, forming a dense cushion of aromatic silver foliage that remains attractive year round. Its compact size makes it ideal for tight spaces, decorative pots, edging, balcony planting and small courtyard gardens. Well suited to Melbourne’s dry summers, this variety thrives in full sun and well drained soils. Its soft purple blooms and neat shape make it perfect for low-maintenance Mediterranean, cottage or coastal garden styles
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Requires freedraining soil, thrives in sandy or rocky soils.
- Light: Full sun encourages compact growth and abundant flowering.
- Watering: Water during establishment, then only during extended dry periods.
- Fertiliser: Minimal feeding, avoid high nitrogen fertilisers.
- Maintenance: Light trim after flowering, avoid cutting into woody stems.
- Flowering: Spring to Summer, soft purple flower spikes.
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Dwarf French Lavender - Lavandula dentata La Diva Imperial
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