Lavandula Angustifolia English lavender
Robust, low-maintenance with a naturally wonderful fragrance. The evergreen shrub with its fragrant, dark purple flowers, rich in nectar, and its aromatic, gray-green foliage is irresistible not only to bees; lavender is also an ideal accompaniment to roses, keeping greenflies away and also acting as a windbreaker in winter. Yet it also works its Mediterranean charm as a low-edging plant, in herb gardens or simply in a pot. In terms of location, a sandy, chalky, well-drained soil is perfect. Lavender is adapted to dry environments and therefore needs little water. Only the flowered shoots should be cut back in the fall after flowering. Cutting back hard in spring promotes nice, bushy growth and prevents the plant from becoming too woody. Tip: sachets filled with the dried flower heads keep wardrobes free from clothes moths. To dry the flower heads, cut the flowering shoots at the start of the flowering season and hang them upside down.
Laurus Nobilis Bay laurel, sweet bay
The classical, evergreen, Mediterranean culinary and decorative plant is a delight with its excellent tolerance of clipping and its elegant appearance, particularly alongside other formally trimmed plants, such as Buxus. Because it is only moderately hardy, L. nobilis should preferably be kept as a container plant in cold regions. It likes cool, dry winter quarters in the semi-dark. It can only be planted out in the yard in mild climates, where it prefers a moist, water-bearing soil and shelter from winds. The aromatic essential oils contained in the shiny, dark green leaves are also widely used in cooking. Clip into shape, branch by branch, after flowering.
Lavandula Angustifolia "Hidcote" English lavender
The dense flower spikes and strong, deep purple flowers of "Hidcote" create a beautiful contrast with the
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