VARIEGATED LAVENDER - Meerlo Lavender is a highly fragrant evergreen herb plant that is a charming variegated variety with pale olive green serrated leaves edged in yellowish cream. It is thought to be one of the most attractive Lavender varieties available for UK gardens and compliments beautifully with many other plants, in particular plants in deep red and burgundy. During the Summer months fragrant pale lavender blue flowers are formed, loved by pollinating insects, in particular bees and butterflies. GROWING CONDITIONS - Lavender Meerlo is a tough drought tolerant variety and can grow in pretty much any well draining soil conditions in full sun to partial shade. This variety is ideal for growing in tubs, pots, beds and borders. It can also be used for creating low hedging, growing to a height of between 40 and 90cm. As well as being drought tolerant, Meerlo is also heat tolerant and deer resistant.ONGOING CARE - This vigorous plant is hardy down to -4°C. If temperatures drop below this it will need to be kept dry and protected from frost in the Winter month. Meerlo Lavender should only be pruned during March and April before flowering and be watered well before planting and until established. OTHER USES - The lovely flowers from this Lavender can be used in soups, stews, salads and to add flavour to cakes and other baking. The flower heads and foliage can be dried for use to scent rooms and as moth repellent.CARBETH PLANTS - We are a Scottish based company with over 20 years experience in horticulture. With a large variety of plants for the garden, indoors and also gift wrapped for special occasions. We pride ourselves on prompt delivery as well as our quality and affordable plants.