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Lavandula
Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice'
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- Representative photos: Product images show a typical plant of this variety, often during an attractive or active growth stage. Natural differences in size, branching, foliage density, leaf colour, flower timing and seasonal shape are normal.
- Seasonal appearance: Outdoor plants change noticeably through the year. Depending on the season, your plant may arrive actively growing, newly flushing, flowering, fruiting, recently pruned, dormant, partly bare or leafless. Deciduous shrubs, trees and herbaceous perennials can look sparse outside their main growing period, especially in autumn, winter and early spring. This is normal seasonal behaviour and does not mean the plant is unhealthy.
- Flowers, fruit and colour: Flowers, buds, fruit, berries, autumn colour and fresh new growth are seasonal and are not guaranteed on arrival unless clearly stated for that specific item.
- Size details: Listed sizes refer to pot diameter in cm and approximate overall height in cm, measured from the base of the pot to the tallest visible shoot, stem or branch where applicable. Outdoor plant height can vary naturally with season, pruning, dormancy, new growth, weather conditions and each plant’s growth habit. Dormant, recently pruned or early-season plants may temporarily be shorter, sparser or less leafy than plants shown in peak-season photos.
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After delivery:
Your outdoor plant has just been packed, transported and unpacked, so give it a calm start before planting or placing it permanently. Remove all packaging carefully, check the pot, stems, visible roots and substrate moisture, and settle any loose growing medium back around the root ball. Water if the root ball feels dry, but do not leave the pot standing in water. For the first few days, keep the plant in a sheltered spot suited to its light needs, away from strong midday sun, heavy wind, frost and heat stress.
First days outside:
Do not move the plant straight into full exposure, especially if it is young, newly flushed, evergreen, recently pruned or greenhouse-grown. Gradually introduce more sun, wind and temperature variation over several days. If cold nights, storms, intense sun or hot dry weather are expected, keep the plant protected until conditions are more stable. Do not fertilize immediately after delivery; let the plant settle first and resume feeding only when it is actively growing and conditions are suitable.
Seasonal settling:
Outdoor plants may arrive in different seasonal stages. Depending on the time of year, your plant may be leafy, flowering, newly sprouting, recently pruned, dormant, partly bare or leafless. Adjust care to what the plant is doing: actively growing plants need closer moisture checks, while dormant plants usually need protection from extremes and only light moisture management until growth resumes.
Planting timing:
Plant outdoors when the soil is workable and weather conditions suit the plant type. Avoid planting during frost, heatwaves, waterlogged soil or very dry windy periods. It is better to keep the plant protected in its pot for a short time than to plant into stressful conditions. After planting, water thoroughly so the root ball and surrounding soil connect properly, then monitor moisture while the plant establishes.
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Quick guide to Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice'
Evergreen subshrub
Moisture
Dry to average
Drainage
Free-draining
Hardiness
Fully hardy · -15°C
Mature size
35–45 × 40–50 cm
Winter habit
Evergreen
Bloom time
Summer
Containers
Good in pots
Pruning
After flowering, Spring
More details
Growth and habit
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Growth habit: Compact, Bushy
- Spread type: Clumping
- Groundcover strength: Low
Flower, foliage and seasonal interest
- Flower colour: Pink
- Foliage colour: Grey green
- Winter interest: Evergreen foliage
- Fragrance: Strong
Site and soil
- Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Spacing: 50 cm
- Plants per m²: 4
Garden use
- Special use: Patio & balcony, Pollinator friendly, Fragrant, Edible, Drought tolerant, Winter interest
- Use cases: Herb garden, Pollinator border, Patio container
Planting and care
- Planting window: Spring, Early autumn
- Establishment watering: Water regularly after planting, then allow slight drying between deep soakings.
- Container note: Patio pots need fast drainage and raised feet during long wet spells.
- Seasonal note: Evergreen. Flowers mainly from month 6 to 8. Winter value comes from evergreen foliage.
Where Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice' comes from
Dry sunny slopes and scrub of the western Mediterranean.
Tidy colour from Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice' is a compact English lavender with a rounded outline, silver-grey foliage, and mid-blue to purple flower spikes in summer. It is a good fit when you want a neat mound that holds together rather than a larger, looser shrub.
The foliage stays visually useful after flowering, so the plant keeps contributing texture and scent even when the flower stems have been trimmed away. It also repeats well, creating a steady rhythm through sunny borders and container groupings.
Felice growth, foliage and flowers
New shoots rise in spring, filling the mound and setting up flowering stems for summer. The flower spikes sit clearly above the foliage, giving a clean separation between the grey-green base and the colour above.
Mature plants commonly sit around 40-50 cm tall with a spread around 50 cm, shaped by pruning and root space. In a pot, the plant often stays slightly smaller, which can be useful for narrow terraces and balcony planting.
Bright exposure and mineral soil
Lavender is at its best with direct light and an open, airy root zone. A gritty, mineral feel in the soil supports firmer growth and helps the woody base stay healthy for longer.
Loam, chalk, and sandy soils are all fine when drainage is good. If the planting area tends to hold water, improve structure with grit and avoid thick organic mulches sitting against the crown.
Pot watering without soggy crowns
Use a stable pot with clear drainage holes and a free-draining outdoor mix. Water deeply, then allow the root zone to regain air before the next soak.
In warm weather, it helps to check moisture lower down rather than reacting to a dry surface. When the top third is dry and the pot feels lighter, water thoroughly and let excess drain away.
Pruning Felice for a dense outline
Regular, light shaping keeps 'Felice' compact and prevents a hollow centre. Keep cuts in leafy growth, so the plant can respond with new shoots along the outer framework.
- Post-flowering trim: remove spent stems and round the green growth while it is still active.
- Spring tidy: clip winter-browned tips once new shoots are visible.
- Cut position: avoid cutting into bare wood with no leafy buds.
- Nutrition: keep feeding modest to maintain firm growth and strong scent.
Felice issue signals
If the plant looks greyed-out and soft at the centre, check how long the crown stays wet after rain or watering. In pots, heavy mixes and blocked drainage can trigger rapid decline.
Reduced flowering usually links to shade or a root zone that is too rich. A brighter position and a leaner, better-draining mix often brings back firmer growth and better spikes.
Best garden roles for Felice
Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice' fits edging, sunny pots, narrow borders, and gravel-style planting where a compact lavender mound reads as structure as much as flower. It also pairs well with fine grasses and drought-tolerant perennials that prefer similar soil texture and exposure.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice'
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice'
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice' FAQs – pruning, full sun and pots
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