Dilly Dilly Lavender
Dilly Dilly Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Dilly Dilly')
Dilly Dilly Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Dilly Dilly') is a compact, aromatic perennial prized for its soft, silver-green foliage and richly fragrant purple-blue blooms. Ideal for borders, containers, and pollinator plantings, it adds soothing scent, color, and texture to sunny landscapes.
Distinctive Features
This variety grows in a tidy, rounded mound and produces slender spikes of deep purple-blue flowers from late spring through summer. The blooms are highly fragrant, making them excellent for fresh or dried arrangements. The silver-green foliage provides year-round interest, while the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil.
- Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Ideal Uses
- Borders: Adds fragrance and color along pathways and garden edges.
- Containers: Perfect for sunny patios and balconies.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Dried Arrangements: Ideal for cutting and drying for long-lasting fragrance.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment; reduce frequency once established.
- Pruning: Trim after flowering to encourage dense growth and maintain shape.
- Fertilizing: Apply a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates to protect roots.
Why Choose Dilly Dilly Lavender?
- Fragrant Purple-Blue Blooms: Adds color and soothing scent to gardens.
- Compact Growth Habit: Ideal for borders, small spaces, and containers.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives in dry, sunny, and low-maintenance gardens.
For fragrant blooms, compact beauty, and pollinator-friendly appeal, Dilly Dilly Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Dilly Dilly') is an excellent choice for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.
Order Fulfillment
- We're now offering nationwide delivery for plant material in small containers. If your selection isn't yet eligible for shipping, or you need delivery for larger containers and/or B&B material, please email shop@plantdetectives.com.
- All online orders can be picked up at our garden center, located at 45 Route 206 in Chester, New Jersey. Please remember to bring your order number and a valid photo ID with you.
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