An early-flowering, compact English lavender with soft blue-purple spikes and excellent culinary buds. Reliable, cold-hardy and one of the best for cool-climate gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 45 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Munstead English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 45 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, silver-grey and aromatic foliage. Purple and blue flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Munstead English Lavender
Munstead English Lavender suits Mediterranean, cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Munstead English Lavender does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Munstead English Lavender handles dry conditions well once established. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Munstead English Lavender after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Munstead English Lavender in the garden
Munstead English Lavender earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, its fragrance, cut flowers for the vase and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate as Munstead English Lavender. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Munstead English Lavender
Plant Sale lists Munstead English Lavender as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
