Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula officinalis
Common Lavender, English Lavender
Planted last year in a sunny spot beside a powder-pink oleander, it didn’t falter despite the snow, and is growing back with full vigour this spring.
Juju, 07/04/2026
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Description
The common lavender is a typical perennial shrub, famous for its fragrant flowers and aromatic foliage. This variety is hardy and can be planted in the ground or in a pot. English Lavender is both ornamental, aromatic and medicinal. Plant it in spring (or autumn for mild climates) and harvest in summer.
It naturally grows in Mediterranean regions, in rocky and sunny places. It is a low shrub, reaching a height of 60 cm (24in) and a width of 40 cm (16in). The highly fragrant violet flower spikes appear from June to August. Its linear leaves are evergreen, with a green-grey color and silver reflections.
Easy to grow, the common lavender can be planted in the ground or in a pot. In ornamental gardens, its fragrant and decorative flowers will blend perfectly into flower beds. Placed in the vegetable garden, this melliferous plant will attract pollinating insects. Bees will enjoy foraging its flowers and will produce a very tasty light honey. Cultivated in pots, it will embellish patios and balconies. The common lavender is hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F).
Dried flowers pleasantly scent linen or potpourri. The use of lavender in cooking is less known but equally interesting. The leaves add flavour to white meats, game or marinades. The flowers enhance or perfume salads, roasted meats, ice creams or custards. They should be used sparingly as their fragrance is strong.
Moreover, Lavender is renowned for its antiseptic, soothing and purifying properties.
Harvesting: Cut the flowers from June to September. If you want to dry them, pick the spikes that are not yet fully ripe, preferably in the morning. The leaves are harvested in May.
Preservation: The leaves can be dried in the shade and then stored in a container, protected from light and humidity. To dry the flowers, hang a bunch upside down in a dry and airy place.
The gardener's tip: Plant Lavender at the base of your rose bushes to keep aphids away!
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Planting and care
Planting takes place in spring, after the last frost, or in autumn for mild climates. Choose a sunny position.
In the ground:
The common lavender thrives in light and well-drained soils, ideally stony with a sandy tendency. It tolerates limestone soils well. If necessary, add well-rotted compost at the time of planting. Add some sand to moist soils. If you plant multiple plants, space them 60 cm (24in) apart in all directions. Soak the root ball in water for 1/2 hour before planting. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), place the root ball by untangling the roots if necessary, and cover with fine soil. Compact and lightly water.
In a pot: Soak the root ball in water for 1/2 hour before planting. Install a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of potting soil and sand. Place the root ball by untangling the roots if necessary, and cover with soil. Compact and lightly water.
Prune lightly after flowering. In regions with harsh winters, prune at the end of winter, in March, by cutting back the clump by one third, cutting above the woody part. Ensure to maintain the round shape of the lavender.
Water moderately in the first year, then only in case of drought as lavender is sensitive to excessive moisture.
Lavender can be propagated by dividing clumps in March.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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