THE PURPLE PATCH

GROW LAVENDER IN YOUR GARDEN AND YOU’LL BE REWARDED WITH PRETTY SCENTED BLOOMS AND AN INGREDIENT FOR ALL MANNER OF CULINARY AND BEAUTY CONCOCTIONS

Words: CINEAD McTERNAN

Last summer I had a lavender epiphany. I wanted to put in a hedge at the front of a raised bed and I’d all but decided on the classic English variety, Lavandula angustifolia, when I remembered Downderry Nursery’s spectacular display at last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. With one click of the mouse, a world of opportunity opened up to me. Not that there’s anything wrong with common lavender, of course. It looks gorgeous, is easy to grow and is available everywhere, from garden centres and nurseries to DIY stores and even supermarkets. But taking the time to look further afield provided me with an incredible range of colours, cultivars and sizes from which to choose. I was able to pick the best type to create a low hedge that would…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, 01-Jul-2015

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