Lavender ‘Tiara’ Plant – 2Ltr Pot

Lavandula stoechas ‘Tiara’ – 2Ltr Pot

Lavandula stoechas ‘Tiara’, commonly known as French Lavender, is a compact, eye-catching shrub featuring deep purple-blue flowerheads topped with creamy-white bracts, complemented by aromatic silvery-grey foliage—perfect for adding long-lasting colour and fragrance to sunny garden spaces.

Key Features

• Unique bi-coloured flowerheads with creamy-white “tiara” bracts
• Highly fragrant foliage and blooms, ideal for sensory planting
• Compact, bushy habit suited to pots, patios, and borders
• Flowers from late spring to late summer for extended interest
• Recognised as an RHS Plant for Pollinators, supporting bees and insects
• Drought tolerant once established, ideal for low-maintenance gardens

Product Description

Lavandula stoechas ‘Tiara’ is a distinctive variety of French Lavender, forming a neat, rounded shrub with evergreen, silvery-grey foliage that releases a calming fragrance when brushed. Its striking flowerheads combine rich purple-blue tones with elegant creamy-white bracts, each marked with subtle green midribs, creating a standout display.

Blooming generously from late spring through to late summer, this lavender brings vibrant colour and movement to borders, gravel gardens, and containers. Its compact size makes it especially useful for smaller spaces or for lining pathways where its scent can be enjoyed up close.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, ‘Tiara’ is well suited to Mediterranean-style planting schemes. It performs best in a sheltered, sunny position and once established, shows good drought tolerance, making it both beautiful and practical for modern gardens.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Lavandula stoechas ‘Tiara’ (‘Fair 10’)
• Common name: French Lavender
• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Ultimate height: 0.5–1m
• Ultimate spread: 0.5–1m
• Time to maturity: 2–5 years
• Foliage: Silvery-grey, aromatic, evergreen
• Flower colour: Deep purple-blue with creamy-white bracts and green midribs
• Flowering period: Late spring to late summer
• Fragrance: Scented flowers and foliage
• Pollinator friendly: RHS Plants for Pollinators
• Position: Full sun
• Aspect: South- or west-facing
• Soil types: Chalk, loam, sand
• Soil pH: Acid, alkaline or neutral
• Moisture: Well-drained soil essential
• Exposure: Sheltered
• Drought tolerance: High once established
• Hardiness: H4 (hardy through most of the UK, down to -10°C to -5°C)

Care Tips

• Plant in well-drained soil, avoiding waterlogged conditions
• Position in full sun for best flowering and compact growth
• Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought tolerant
• Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage repeat blooms
• Avoid heavy or wet soils, especially in winter
• Apply a light prune in spring to keep plants neat and bushy

Lavandula stoechas ‘Tiara’ is a beautiful, pollinator-friendly choice for adding colour, fragrance, and structure to your garden—ideal for containers, borders, or as a thoughtful gift for any plant lover.