Plant of the week: Lavandula angustifolia munstead
Buy some beautiful lavender at the Country Life Nursery this week, and Country Life readers can save money


This charming lavender, Lavandula Angustifolia Munstead got its name from Gertrude Jekyll's garden at Munstead Wood and has elegant leaves and a beautiful colour, as well as an enchanting aroma. It is perfect for borders in your garden, and also extremely attractive to bees. It's also an ideal time to plant it in your garden.
The image below has a direct link to the Country Life Nursery where you can buy Lavandula angustifolia munstead at a discounted price for Country Life readers, for £5 per plant, rather than £6.99.
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