Lavender 'Grosso'
Lavandula × intermedia 'Grosso'
Also known as
Margaret Roberts' Lavender
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Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
7a-8b
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Lavender 'Grosso' Overview
The most fragrant of all lavenders, Lavandula × intermedia 'Grosso' is the one most used for its scent. It is a cross between L. angustifolia and L. latifolia. Also well known for its abundance of exceptionally long, deep violet flowers that stand out above the compact foliage. Used for potpourri, essential oil making and as cut flowers.
Common problems with Lavender 'Grosso'
Cannot tolerate excess water and humidity; also dislikes highly organic compacted soils. If conditions are too wet fungal problems may arise, these may be mitigated by providing excellent drainage and good air circulation to plant roots.
Lavender 'Grosso' Companion Plants
Grows well with Rosemary and Thyme
How to harvest Lavender 'Grosso'
Flowers can be harvested throughout summer. Harvest seeds from flowers after they have dried out.
How to propagate Lavender 'Grosso'
Cuttings
6 - 10 cm cuttings should be taken long before or after the flowering period, (Cuttings don't tend to root well during its flowering period).
Seed
Unlikely to come true from seed.
Special features of Lavender 'Grosso'
Attracts useful insects
Attracts bees and butterflies
Repels harmful insects
Drought resistant
Very water wise
Pot plant
Grows well in any sized pot. Good for a sunny balcony or porch.
Crop rotation
Light Feeder
Hedge plant
Excellent low hedge that thrives along the edges of masonry walks and walls.
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Lavender 'Grosso'
Used for potpourri and cut-flowers
Edible
The entire plant is edible, however consuming this species is not favoured as it is very bitter. A better species to consume is L. angustifolia which is sweeter and less pungent.
Cut flowers or potpourri
Cut as needed.
