Lavender Plant - Lavender 'Pink Perfume'

Lavandula angustifolia 'Pink Perfume' is a robust evergreen shrub with silver-grey foliage and unusual rosy-pink flowers that apepar between July and September. A compact plant, reaching 1.1.5 ft (30-50 cms) in height, it's very adaptable, happy in containers, in borders, or as an edging for a path. Like all lavenders, it likes a warm, sunny spot, in well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Very easy to look after, it needs little work once it's established. Trim back by a third after flowering to maintain shape, but don't cut too hard into the woody parts of the plant otherwise it won't recover

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Hardy perennial.
• Reaches a height of 1-1.5 feet (30-50 cm).
• Bushy habit.
• Likes full sun and free-draining soil.
• Drought tolerant.
• Will grow happily in a container in a sunny spot.
• Cut back when flowering is over.
• Attractive to bees and butterflies.

• Culinary uses
• Dried lavender flowers can be used in salads and dressings.
• Dried flowers can be used to make lavender ice cream.
• Nectar makes high-quality honey.
• Lavender flowers go well with chocolate.
• Flowers sometimes blended with black, green or herbal teas.

• Medicinal Uses
• Can soothe headaches.
• Can calm nerves and act as a relaxant. Can also relieve depression.
• Eases flatulence, fainting, dizziness or halitosis.
• Lavender oil has antiseptic and antiflammatory properties.
• Has antifungal properties.
• Can be used as a decongestant.
• Is a mild sedative and pain killer.
• Can ease insect bites and stings.
• Can minimise scarring and help heal wounds.
• Is great for tired or tense muscles, sprains or rheumatism.

• Other Uses
• Dried flower arrangements.
• Useful as an ingredient in pot-pourri.
• Lavender sachets.
• Ideal for wedding confetti.

Disclaimer
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