Taxon

Lavandula stoechas subsp. stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red'

Lavandula stoechas subsp. stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red' - Lafant, French Lavender
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Common name: Lafant, French Lavender
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Distribution: Gardd/Garden
Hardiness: (H3) Half-hardy. Unheated glasshouse/mild winter 1 to -5°C (USDA 9b/10a)
Life form: Evergreen shrub/sub-shrub • Llwyn bytholwyrdd
Geirdarddiad / Etymology: Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah): Latin; lavare (to wash).
Geirdarddiad / Etymology: stoechas (STOW-kass): Growing on Iles d’Hyeres, near Toulon, SE France, which were called ‘Stoichades’.
Geirdarddiad / Etymology: rosea (ROH-see-uh): Rosy.
Description: With striking colouring. Flowers are very deep pink to red, calyces dark purple, while the sterile bracts are pale pink. Needs a sheltered position and protection from cold winds.
Links: Royal Horticultural Society

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