Lavender 'Madrid Blue' Plants

Gorgeous, beautiful and fragrant this variety of Lavender, 'Madrid Blue' is perfect for planting in containers or small spaces while generating maximum fragrance and colour. It's a slightly more unusual variety which creates dramatic interest in the garden originating from spain. When it comes into bloom you'll be wow'd by the blue flower heads with showy, white wings which will entice bees and butterflies into your garden for a feast.

Not only does it put on a magical show in the garden, but it's also a culinary delight which can be used in teas, baking, cooking and cocktails to enhance and complement a wide range of other flavours. To make your crop last as long as possible, we really recommend drying or dehydrating your lavender from the summer so that come winter you've got a healthy supply stowed away for use. 

This variety is slightly less hardy than some of the other types of lavender available meaning it requires protection from frost, but fear not, a simple layer of fleece or move to a warmer greenhouse space will do the trick. Otherwise, Madrid Blue is a relatively low maintenance herb to grow enjoying full sun where possible which is drought tolerant. Be sure to keep deadheading the flowers throughout the season to maximise the number of blooms you get each year!

Another great variety to try is the Lavender 'Blue Star'!

• Latin Name: Lavandula Stoechas 'Madrid Blue'

  Type: Evergreen, Perennial

  Soil Type: Well drained

  Where should I plant this variety? Full sun

  How tall does it grow? Approx 40cm

  How much space does it need? Approx 40cm

  When does it flower? Lavender flowers during late summer

  Top care tips: Prune back regularly, especially after flowering.

   
  

  Delivery Information

• Gorgeous, beautiful and fragrant this variety of Lavender is perfect for planting in containers or small spaces while generating maximum fragrance and colour.

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday, we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

   

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.