grosso lavender plant care Lavender Grosso 2 Litre Pot — Grasslands NurseryLavender Grosso Strong Fragrance, Silvery Foliage, and Superb Summer Colour Lavandula intermedia Grosso is one of the finest lavenders for fragrance, resilience, and sheer flower power. Taller and more robust than many English lavender types, it forms a generous mound of silvery, aromatic foliage topped in midsummer by long, elegant spikes of violet purple blooms. When in full flower, the plant hums with bees and butterflies, filling the garden with

Lavender ‘Grosso’ – Strong Fragrance, Silvery Foliage, and Superb Summer Colour

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Grosso’ is one of the finest lavenders for fragrance, resilience, and sheer flower power. Taller and more robust than many English lavender types, it forms a generous mound of silvery, aromatic foliage topped in midsummer by long, elegant spikes of violet-purple blooms. When in full flower, the plant hums with bees and butterflies, filling the garden with movement, colour, and a beautifully intense scent.

Its long flower stems make ‘Grosso’ a favourite for cutting — perfect for fresh arrangements or drying for scented sachets and home crafts. The plant’s silvery foliage stays tidy throughout the year, offering soft texture and a classic Mediterranean feel even after the flowers fade.

Tough, drought tolerant, and incredibly low maintenance, ‘Grosso’ thrives in full sun and free-draining soil, making it an excellent choice for gravel gardens, sunny borders, rose companions, and informal low hedges. Whether used in drifts, edging a path, or brightening a dry border, it brings a timeless charm and a generous dose of summer fragrance.

Reliable, long-flowering, and effortlessly beautiful, lavender ‘Grosso’ is a must-have for classic and contemporary gardens alike.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Silvery foliage forms compact, aromatic mounds.
Summer: Long violet-purple flower spikes attract bees and butterflies; intensely scented.
Autumn: Faded flower heads provide soft structure and scent.
Winter: Evergreen, silvery foliage keeps borders bright.

Key Features

• Exceptionally fragrant – One of the strongest-scented lavenders.

• Long flower stems – Excellent for fresh or dried cutting.

• Silvery evergreen foliage – Year-round texture and colour.

• Drought tolerant – Thrives in hot, dry spots.

• Wildlife magnet – Loved by bees and pollinators.

Perfect For

• Hedging and edging – Informal, scented borders.

• Gravel and Mediterranean gardens – Ideal for dry, sunny sites.

• Wildlife gardens – A rich nectar source.

• Cottage borders – Classic companion for roses and perennials.

• Cutting gardens – Beautiful for fresh or dried use.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun — essential for strong growth and scent.
Soil: Free-draining soil; thrives in poor or sandy ground. Avoid heavy clay.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Prune lightly after flowering, shaping into a dome. Avoid cutting into old, woody stems.

Looks Great With

• Roses – Particularly pale pink or white varieties.

• Silver foliage – Santolina, Artemisia, Perovskia.

• Grasses – Stipa tenuissima, Festuca glauca.

• Mediterranean plants – Nepeta, Sage, Thyme, Phlomis.