Drought-smart lavender
Angustifolia Thumbelina Leigh - 9cm pot
Angustifolia Thumbelina Leigh - 9cm pot
Orders placed now are dispatched in March 2027.
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- Free delivery over £60
- 14-day returns, plus help if plants arrive damaged
- UK-grown lavender
Small but mighty: a dwarf English lavender that tops out at about 30cm.
Best for
- Patio pots and window boxes
- Edging paths and the front of borders
- Small gardens and balconies
- Rockeries and gravel
The lowdown
- Dwarf English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Short purple flower spikes
- Grows to about 30cm
- Plant 3 to 4 per metre for a mini hedge
Keeping it happy
Give it the sunniest spot you have and soil that drains quickly. If your ground is heavy clay, mix in a few handfuls of grit or sharp sand first; lavender likes it lean, and neutral to chalky soil suits it fine.
Soak it once a week for roughly the first three weeks while the roots settle. After that, put the hosepipe away and only water in a long, dry spell: soggy roots are a bigger threat than drought. Once the flowers fade, clip it back into a tidy mound. Stop where there are still green leaves, because bare brown stems rarely sprout again.
English lavender is fully hardy, so it stays out in the garden all winter. Sold as a culinary herb, so you can use the flowers in the kitchen.
What arrives
One Thumbelina Leigh in a 9cm pot, ready for a pot or the ground.
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Premium plant quality
Premium plant quality
Our lavender plants are UK grown, so you'll receive a hardy plant that settles in and thrives wherever you are in the UK.
Delivery & returns
Delivery & returns
Plants travel growing in their pots, packed to stay upright. We deliver across the UK, Northern Ireland included: £8.99 per order, or free over £60. Orders placed between 6 October 2026 and 28 February 2027 are dispatched in March 2027; the rest of the year, allow up to 7 working days.
Changed your mind? You can cancel within 14 days of your plants arriving. If anything arrives damaged, let us know within 7 days and we'll replace or refund it. Our Refund policy has the details.
Will it like my garden?
Will it like my garden?
Lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reflecting its Mediterranean origins. It struggles in clay or waterlogged ground, so if your garden holds a lot of moisture, another plant may suit you better.
Care, the short version
Care, the short version
Lavender is wonderfully low-maintenance once established. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot, water regularly for the first few weeks after planting, then ease off as it settles in. A light prune after flowering keeps it compact and full. That's all it needs to thrive.
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Planting a row?
Hedge maths, done for you
Pop in the length and we'll do the sums. A neat, closed-up lavender hedge needs about 3 plants per metre.
15 plants
A hedge kit or a handful of 9cm pots will do nicely.
That's proper hedge territory. Our bulk hedging packs work out cheaper per plant.
Why lavender earns its spot
Lavender plants are wonderful additions to any garden. They thrive in sunny spots, require minimal maintenance, and reward you with stunning purple blooms and delightful fragrance throughout the growing season. These hardy perennials attract pollinators, add colour and texture to borders, and many varieties are perfect for cutting to bring indoors. Whether you're creating a cottage garden, a Mediterranean-style space, or simply want natural beauty with minimal fuss, lavender is an excellent choice that keeps giving year after year.
Why gardeners pick us
| Us | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| UK-grown lavender plants | Always | Not always |
| Delivery to Northern Ireland at no extra cost | Yes | Varies |
| Damaged plants replaced or refunded | Yes | Varies |