Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia)
Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) is a hybrid of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia). Lavandin plants are known for their tolerance to a wide range of climates, as they are very cold hardy while also being tolerant of heat. Lavandin can be grown in hardiness Zone 5-9. All Lavandin plants are sterile crosses of English Lavender and Portuguese Lavender.
The flower head shape of Lavandin plants typically resembles those of English Lavender. Lavandin plants typically grow quite long stems for their flower spikes, making Lavandins taller in the garden than traditional English Lavender. Lavandin flowers about 2-4 weeks after English Lavender (but before Portuguese Lavender). Most types of Lavandin have a strong lavender aroma.
Most varieties have a lilac purple lavender bloom color, but there are some slightly pink varieties, several violet-blue types, popular white varieties, and quite a few dark purple flower varieties.
The flower head shape of Lavandin plants typically resembles those of English Lavender. Lavandin plants typically grow quite long stems for their flower spikes, making Lavandins taller in the garden than traditional English Lavender. Lavandin flowers about 2-4 weeks after English Lavender (but before Portuguese Lavender). Most types of Lavandin have a strong lavender aroma.
Most varieties have a lilac purple lavender bloom color, but there are some slightly pink varieties, several violet-blue types, popular white varieties, and quite a few dark purple flower varieties.