Lavender is a really easy plant to grow and a good plant for children to grow.

All Lavenders are evergreen shrubs. They should be treated like a Mediterranean plant with as much sun as possible, especially the more tender varieties. Plant in a fairy dry and well drained soil, preferably sandy, loamy soil. If you have unsuitable soil Lavender look fantastic grown in pots. When flowers turn brown cut them off and cut the whole back back in autumn to avoid too much woody growth. As a general rule the hardiest variety to grow in the UK is the English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). As a native plant this will also attract lots of wildlife.
Each type of Lavender has a different scent. To us, the best is that of the old fashioned Lavender, – strong, evocative and sweet smelling.
Grow lavender at the edge of a border so that you will brush it as you walk by, this realeases its oils and gives a beautiful welcoming aroma. You can also dry flower heads to create Pot Pourri. St bridget Nurseries grows 16 varieties of Lavender and local residents to the garden centres may wish to grow the variety Lavandula stoechas Devonshire! Prices start from £5.99 and a Lavender is a great choice for the garden of the future.