Lavender 'Munstead'

Munstead Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’)

Munstead Lavender is a compact, fragrant perennial prized for its neat, silvery-green foliage and spikes of richly scented violet-blue blooms. A true garden workhorse, it’s perfect for borders, cottage-style plantings, rock gardens, or containers. Its aromatic foliage and long-lasting flowers make it equally valuable for fresh bouquets, dried arrangements, or culinary and craft uses. Pollinators—including bees and butterflies—flock to the abundant blossoms, making it a beautiful and beneficial addition to any sunny garden.

This hardy variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerant of heat and drought once established. Regular harvesting of flower stems encourages bushier growth and prolongs bloom time. Munstead Lavender’s compact, tidy habit makes it ideal for edging pathways, creating fragrant hedges, or pairing with roses, daisies, and other cottage garden favorites for timeless charm and structure. Low-maintenance, long-blooming, and endlessly versatile, it’s a must-have for gardeners seeking colour, scent, and pollinator-friendly beauty. Also known as English Lavender.

DETAILS:

QTY: 100

SITE: Sun

TYPE: Perennial (Zone dependent)

DEPTH: 1/8"

GERMINATION: 14 - 21 days at 18-21°C

HEIGHT: 20" - 22”

MATURITY: 100 - 110 days

SPACING: 12 - 18”

PINCH: No

HOW TO GROW:
Transplant (recommended): Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your average last frost date. Plant seeds ⅛" deep in a flat. Seeds require some light for germination. Transplant to individual pots when the plants are large enough to handle. Harden off by gradually exposing plants to outdoor conditions before transplanting to the garden in the spring after the last frost. Plant shallowly, so the soil line is just above the top roots of the plant. Space plants 12–18" apart in rows 24–36" apart.

Direct Seeding (not recommended): Direct seeding is not recommended for lavender, as it has a very low and erratic germination rate in the garden.

Pinching: Pinching is not necessary, as Munstead lavender naturally forms a tidy, compact mound.

Soil Preference and Watering: Munstead lavender thrives in full sun and requires well-drained, average to poor soil. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and does not perform well in overly wet conditions.

Fertilizing: Fertilizing is not required for Munstead lavender. Too much fertility can reduce the plant's aromatic oils.

Harvesting: Harvest stems for bouquets when the flower buds are fully formed and just beginning to open. For drying, cut the stems when the flowers are fully open. Hang bunches upside down in a dark, well-ventilated area until completely dry.