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Thumbelina Leigh Dwarf English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh' PP#15231

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• Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh' (English Lavender) is a robust dwarf variety with plump, deep lavender-blue flower spikes blooming in summer
• Maturing to a height of 15 inches, ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ is the most compact Lavandula in cultivation
• ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ produces a strong and pleasant fragrance bringing a calming effect to waterwise gardens
• Drought resistant/drought tolerant perennial plant (xeric)

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Description

What an incredible Dwarf English Lavender! 'Thumbelina Leigh' is very showy with its deep purple-blue calyxes and dark lavender flowers held on sturdy, well-branched stems. Nice blue-green foliage. A heavy bloomer with plump yet tight flower heads, its compact size makes it useful as an edging plant along paths, in rock gardens or mixed with other taller Lavender cultivars. (cutting propagated)

Planting & Care

Tips for Growing Lavender

Lavender are sun-loving plants that thrive in hot weather and grow best in arid climates. Lavender plants will be taller and wider in mild winter, hot summer climates. The same varieties when grown in cold (zone 5-6) winter climates tend to be more compact. Lavender plants require two-to-three growing seasons to reach mature size.

Lavender plants are at their best in the drier parts of the US like the Great Plains, Intermountain West and West Coast (which has a true Mediterranean climate (wet winters and dry summers). The key is to make sure you choose a variety with sufficient winter cold hardiness for your region. (‘Vera’ and ‘Pastor’s Pride’ are among the most cold hardy.) Yet with proper soil preparation, and planting site selection, Lavender can also thrive in moister, more humid climates like the Mid-West, East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states.

  • Plant in full sun with good air circulation.
  • Plant into well drained soil. Compost-enriched garden loam is alright in drier climates, sandy or gravel soil is best in moister climates. Heavy, poorly-drained clay soils will be fatal.
  • Select a raised or sloped bed, or a planting site against a hot wall or along a cement/asphalt walk or driveway where the reflected heat keeps growing conditions hotter and drier.
  • New transplants need regular watering. Don't let the plants get too dry. Supplemental watering can be greatly reduced the second growing season as the plants become established.
  • When using drip irrigation, place the emitter off to the side of the plant, not right on the root ball to avoid overwatering of mature plants.
  • Fertilize once annually in the fall with a top dressing of Yum Yum Mix.
  • Mulch with gravel or pine needles in arid climates. In moister climates mulching with gravel will protect the crown from excessive moisture and soil splashed onto the foliage.

More in-depth guidance for growing and maintaining Lavender plants: How To Grow Lavender and How to Choose Lavender.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Dried Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Mature Height

12-15" tall

Mature Spread

18" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Ideal Region

  • Suitable Above 7000 ft
  • Coastal California
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Non-GMO

No
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