• Lavandula pedunculata ‘Papillon’
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Lavandula pedunculata ‘Papillon’

French lavender / Butterfly lavender

£10.39
£12.99
£10.39

2 litre pot

Add a splash of drama and fragrance to your garden with Lavandula ‘Papillon’—a compact, evergreen lavender featuring standout butterfly-like bracts atop classic lavender blooms. It’s long-flowering, bee-friendly, and the perfect way to bring year-round structure and summer joy to pots, borders, or gravel gardens.
  • Highly attractive to bees and butterflies
  • Evergreen, aromatic foliage
  • Compact and ornamental year-round

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June, July, August, September

  • Soil type

    Sandy or chalky soil; well-drained, neutral to alkaline

Lavandula pedunculata ‘Papillon’

  • Why we like this plant

    If you love lavender but want something a bit more dramatic, ‘Papillon’ stands out with its butterfly-like flower tops. It’s ideal for sunny spots where its fragrance, soft foliage, and constant blooms add texture and sensory interest—plus it thrives with minimal fuss and keeps your local pollinators happy.

  • About this plant

    An elegant evergreen subshrub, Lavandula ‘Papillon’ boasts aromatic grey-green foliage and eye-catching flower heads topped with butterfly-like purple bracts. Blooming from late spring through to early autumn, it brings Mediterranean flair and fragrance to the garden. Its compact form makes it ideal for sunny borders, containers, or gravel gardens, and it’s a favourite with pollinators.

  • Key features

    • Distinctive butterfly-wing flower bracts
    • Long flowering from May to September
    • Fragrant evergreen foliage
    • Perfect for containers and small gardens

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 60 cm | Spread: 60 cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Forms a neat, rounded mound with upright flower stems that rise well above the foliage.

  • Moisture

    Prefers dry to medium moisture levels

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Full sun

Planting guide

Plant in spring in a spot with full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay unless significantly improved with grit. Space plants about 50–60 cm apart for airflow. If growing in containers, use a mix of compost and horticultural grit.

Care tips

Allow soil to dry between waterings once established, and trim back lightly after flowering to maintain its shape. Avoid cutting into old wood. In colder areas, protect roots from wet or frozen conditions with a dry mulch or overwinter in pots under cover.

Winter care

Though generally hardy, this lavender benefits from a dry mulch in colder or wet areas. In harsher climates, consider growing it in a pot that can be brought under cover during winter. Trim lightly after flowering to keep its shape and encourage new growth.