Lavandula 'Pukehou'

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Size
  Height:  1m
  Spread:  80cm
  Compact ornamental hedge
  
Location
  Full Sun
  Dry
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PLANT PROFILE
This variety is a striking new introduction with up to five large, showy ribbon-like bracts appearing on the crown of each purple coloured flower.

Flowering commences in late winter and will continue well into the warmer months producing superb spring/summer displays. Growth is compact and bushy with aromatic foliage.

Originating in New Zealand the name Pukehou is a Maori name and translates to ‘Hill of Dedication’ which is named after a hill in the town of Manakau.

Legend has that one of the Maori chiefs lept off its steep escarpment to his death and the hill has since become a local landmark and historical site.

A particularly stunning variety for use as an ornamental hedge. Suited to most garden styles including cottage and Mediterranean. Also an attractive container plant.
CULTURAL CARE
A light prune after flowering will encourage bushiness and new flower growth for next season. Plant in a full sun location with free draining soil. An application of slow release fertiliser will be of benefit in the early spring and perhaps again after flowering. Once established, mature plants are quite dry tolerant requiring only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat.
 

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