Lavender 'Jean Davis'

‘Jean Davis’ is a compact English lavender with silver-gray evergreen leaves and fragrant, pale pink flower spikes in summer. Its small rounded habit suits sunny borders, gravel gardens, edging, and containers where the soil drains freely. ## Flowers and placement The Royal Horticultural Society describes ‘Jean Davis’ as a bushy, compact shrub with narrow silver-gray leaves and prolific pale pink summer flowers. The flowers bring softer color to lavender plantings and can be cut for fresh or dried arrangements. The mature size is variable; the catalog’s existing dimensions are retained as approximate garden values. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Established English lavender tolerates dry spells, but water new specimens as they establish. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground; a sheltered position helps in exposed or cold-wet climates. Lavender is attractive to bees and butterflies, bringing seasonal activity to borders and wildlife gardens. ## Maintenance After flowering, remove spent stems and lightly trim leafy growth to maintain a compact outline. Do not cut into old, bare wood, which may not regrow. In regions with wet or cold autumns, prune after bloom in late summer rather than leaving a fresh cut before winter. [RHS lavender growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/lavender/growing-guide/).