Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender

• Shrubs
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
• Underplanting
• Edible Garden

Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender works in an:

• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.

Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 40cm to 80cm

Mature Width: 50cm to 80cm

Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender is expected to grow 15cm to 25cm per year.

Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender is expected to grow 15cm to 25cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender frost tolerant?

Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Lavandula angustifolia produces slender unbracted purple flower spikes through late spring and summer, releasing the sweet fragrance associated with culinary lavender and essential oil. Light pruning after the main flush often encourages a lighter second flowering through autumn.

Does Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

Flower Colour:

Purple

No

Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender is Native to Native to the Mediterranean mountain regions, where Lavandula angustifolia grows naturally on dry alpine and sub-alpine hillsides.

Lavandula angustifolia is exceptionally attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, providing a sustained nectar source through late spring and summer. Its fragrant foliage and flower spikes also offer cover and forage value for small beneficial insects in cottage and herb gardens.

Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Lavandula angustifolia performs best in free-draining sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. It tolerates poorer soils provided drainage remains excellent. Heavy clay or persistently wet conditions should be avoided, as waterlogged soil quickly leads to root rot and is the most common cause of lavender failure. Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then allow the soil to dry between watering as the plant matures.

Is Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender Drought tolerant?

As a young plant Lavandula angustifolia benefits from light, regular watering to establish strong roots. Once established it shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through warm, dry summers with deep, occasional watering, maintaining its compact form and silvery foliage.