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    Lavandula stoechas 'Kew Red'

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Lavandula stoechas 'Kew Red' plant details

    Lavandula stoechas 'Kew Red' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula stoechas 'Kew Red'

    Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: dried-arrangements, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula stoechas 'Kew Red'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    No longer just in ?lavenders?, this newcomer?s color leans toward red! with early summer spikes of lilac-pink ?flowers?, a striking contrast against the gray-green aromatic foliage; at 2-4' great for edging or border. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Bright red to rosey pink flowers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Lavandula stoechas 'Kew Red' plant

    How to Grow Lavandula stoechas 'Kew Red'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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