English Lavender refers to Lavandula Angustifolia Most people believe that there is only one kind of lavender, yet the Lavandula family includes almost 40 species; Lavandula angustifolia itself contains several cultivars. Some of the more popular English Lavender: Hidcote Premier Betty’s Blue Buena Vista Royal Velvet Nana Alba (white) English Lavener oil is really...
Lavender Varieties
Lavandin
Lavandin refers to Lavandula x intermedia, the hybrid cross of Lavandula angustifolia (‘English lavender’) and L. latifolia (‘French’ or ‘Spike’ lavender). Lavandin crosses such as Grosso, Abrialii, and Seal have been grown for decades (if not centuries) worldwide for oil production. Lavandins generate higher yields than English lavender, and in many cases are more...
Lavender Variety: Dutch (intermedia)
Dutch (Lavandin (L. angustifolia x intermedia)) This intermedia is a fast grower with long stems and nice silver foliage. Having a bit more delicate an aroma than Grosso, Dutch makes an excellent culinary lavender. If you produce lavender oil for aromatherapy, consider this variety for some nice surprises.
Lavender Variety: Seal (intermedia)
Seal (Lavandin (L. angustifolia x intermedia)) Height: 60″+ Flowers: Dark Purple An old intermedia, Seal gets BIG. This is a wonderful variety for wands and crafting since the stems themselves easily reach 24″ long or more. Great for hedging, plant Seal in even rows 18″ apart and in a few years you will have...
Lavender Variety: Buena Vista (English)
Buena Vista (English (L. angustifolia)) Height: 24″ Flowers: Two-tone dark and light blue Bred in Oregon, Buena Vista is one of the most unique lavender varieties we have come across. In most Zones it will bloom twice per year yielding relaxed, bi-colored flowers.