English Lavender

English Lavender

Latin name: Lavandula officinalis ( Lavandula angustifolia )

English lavender is a classic, fragrant perennial herb that produces lovely blue-violet flowers and silvery leaves. It is known for its aromatic scent and is used both as an ornamental plant, in herbal medicine and to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden. Its flowers can also be dried and used in scented sachets, teas or baked goods.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.2 g seeds
• Sowing time: January–April (pre-cultivation) or May–June (direct sowing)
• Flowering time: June–August
• Sowing depth: 0.2 cm (lightly germinating, cover sparingly)
• Plant distance: 30 cm
• Row spacing: 40 cm
• Height: 40–60 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Lean, well-drained and sandy soil
• Watering: Moderate, tolerates drought well

Cultivation tips:

• Improve germination by stratifying the seeds (cold treatment in the refrigerator for 2–4 weeks).
• Can be grown in a pot, as an edging plant or in flower beds.
• Prune after flowering to maintain a bushy shape and stimulate new growth.

Uses: Perfect for drying, scented sachets, tea, baking, skincare and as an ornamental plant.

English lavender is a beautiful, fragrant and hardy perennial that provides both aesthetic beauty and practical use – a must-have in the garden!