Lavender ‘Arabian Night’ is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its masses of fragrant, dark blue-purple flower spikes that appear from spring through autumn. It features attractive grey-green foliage and offers a lovely aroma when its flowers or foliage are cut. This variety is hardy, tolerates dry conditions, and is well-suited for various garden settings, including cottage gardens, borders, and containers.
Lavender ‘Arabian Night’ is a compact plant with a rounded shape, typically growing to about 70cm tall and wide. Its foliage is a striking grey-green, providing a beautiful contrast to the dark purple flowers.
Flowers:
The plant is adorned with long, dark blue-purple flower spikes from spring to autumn. The flowers and foliage are aromatic, releasing a pleasant scent when cut.
Growth Habit:
It forms a dense, compact bush, making it ideal for hedging and other formal plantings.
Sun and Soil:
It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Hardiness:
It is a hardy plant, but young plants may need protection from heavy frosts.
Uses:
‘Arabian Night’ is a versatile plant, suitable for cottage gardens, mixed borders, containers, and low hedges. For hedging, plants should be spaced about 30cm apart.
Other Names:
It is also known as Lavandula x intermedia ‘Arabian Night’ or Lavandula angustifolia ‘Arabian Knight’.
Lavender ‘Arabian Nights’ thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it ideal for borders, containers, or hedging. It’s a hardy, evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded shape, growing to about 60cm tall and wide. For optimal growth, plant in a sunny spot with good drainage and protect young plants from heavy frosts. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages repeat blooms.
Cultivation Details:
Sunlight: Lavender Arabian Nights needs a full sun position.
Soil: Well-drained soil is crucial. Incorporating compost or sheep pellets can be beneficial.
Watering: It tolerates dryness, but young plants need regular watering until established.
Frost: Protect young plants from heavy frosts.
Fertilizing: A balanced fertilizer can be applied in early spring.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Spacing: Plant 12-18 inches apart.
Pest and Disease: Generally hardy but can be susceptible to pests like spittlebugs.
Companion Plants: Avoid planting with water-loving plants.
Specific Tips for Arabian Nights:
Fragrance: It has a strong, camphor-like fragrance.
Flowering: Produces long, rich purple flower spikes from spring through autumn.
Hedging: Excellent for hedging due to its compact growth and ability to tolerate pruning.
Drying: The flower heads can be dried and used for potpourri or sachets.
