Lavandula Javelin Deep Purple

Lavandula ‘Javelin Deep Purple’ is French lavender at its most glamorous—sumptuous, rich-purple flower heads crowned with showy “rabbit-ear” bracts that dance above neat, silvery green foliage. Wonderfully aromatic, every brush releases that classic lavender scent, making it perfect for paths, patios and sensory gardens. Compact and floriferous, it forms a tidy mound that flowers over a long season from late spring into summer; regular dead-heading rewards you with even more blooms. A true pollinator magnet, it hums with bees and butterflies on sunny days, bringing your garden vividly to life.

Ideal for containers, small borders and Mediterranean-style planting, ‘Javelin Deep Purple’ thrives in full sun and free-draining soil, shrugging off heat and dry spells once established. In colder or very wet winters, give pots a sheltered spot or improved drainage and it will repay you handsomely the following year.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

Plant in spring or early autumn, avoiding extremes of cold or heat.

Where to Plant:
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil—lavender thrives in poor, sandy, or chalky soils. Ideal for containers, gravel gardens, pathway edges, or Mediterranean-style borders.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot—crown at soil level.
• Spacing: Space 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) apart to allow air circulation.
• Soil Prep: Improve drainage in heavy soils by adding coarse sand or grit.

Watering:
Water well after planting. Once established, lavender is drought tolerant, but water during prolonged dry spells, especially in containers.

Aftercare Tips:

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushy growth—avoid cutting into woody stems.
• In winter, protect container plants from severe frost or bring into a sheltered location.

Top Tip:
Lavandula ‘Javelin Deep Purple’ is a magnet for bees and butterflies, and its compact size makes it perfect for small gardens, patios, or window boxes. Pair with silver-leaved herbs or spring bulbs like Alliums and Tulips for a stylish seasonal display.

Plant Details

Flowering Period:

May-August

Height:

14-18" (35-45cm)

Hardy Perennial