Lavender Seeds

Egyptian Lavender Seeds – Lavandula multifida

Transform your garden with the exotic charm of Egyptian Lavender (Lavandula multifida). Celebrated for its feathery silver-green foliage and striking purple flower spikes, this hardy perennial brings fragrance, beauty, and pollinator activity to any outdoor space. Naturally drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in hot, sunny climates with minimal care.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in early spring or directly outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

• Choose well-drained sandy or gritty soil in a location with full sun.

• Lightly press seeds into the soil surface, covering very thinly.

• Keep the soil slightly moist until germination, which usually takes 10–20 days.

• Once established, water sparingly—lavender prefers dry conditions.

• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.

Key Features

• Distinctive feathery foliage and vibrant purple flower spikes

• Aromatic leaves and blooms, ideal for drying and potpourri

• Naturally drought-resistant and thrives in poor soils

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Hardy perennial suited to hot and dry environments

Ideal For

• Mediterranean and xeriscape gardens

• Rockeries, borders, and sunny slopes

• Container planting for patios and balconies

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or outdoors after frost

• Germination time: 10–20 days

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil or vermiculite

• Maintain warmth and sunlight during germination

Quick Tip

• Avoid overwatering—Egyptian Lavender flourishes in dry conditions and poor soils where other plants struggle.

Lavender ‘Hidcote’ Blue – Seeds (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender ‘Hidcote’ Blue (Lavandula angustifolia) is a classic compact variety prized for its deep violet-blue flower spikes and aromatic foliage. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and containers, it attracts bees and butterflies while providing fragrant blooms for cutting and drying. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for sunny, well-drained locations.

Why Grow "Hidcote Blue"

• Deep violet-blue fragrant flower spikes

• Compact, tidy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Excellent for cutting, drying, and culinary use

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial (Lavandula angustifolia)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, herb gardens, containers, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Herb and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly borders

• Container planting and edging

• Fragrant bouquets and dried arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots or borders after last frost

• Space 25–30 cm apart for compact growth

• Prefers sunny, well-drained soil; avoid overwatering

English Lavender Seeds (Lavandula angustifolia)

A classic perennial, English Lavender produces fragrant spikes of purple flowers above aromatic silver-green foliage. Hardy and long-flowering, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and containers, attracting bees and butterflies while adding scent, color, and texture to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant purple flower spikes with aromatic foliage

• Hardy, long-flowering, and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators, supporting bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens

• Containers, pots, and low-maintenance garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly and aromatic garden plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing