Lavender Cultivars at Cloudscape Hill

Below is a listing of the lavender cultivars currently growing at Cloudscape Hill. For a deeper comparison of the two main species, see our Lavender Varieties article. Interested in growing your own? Visit our How to Grow Lavender guide.

1. Grosso

• Description: 'Grosso' is one of the most popular lavandin varieties due to its exceptional fragrance and high oil yield. It grows tall (up to 3 feet) with long spikes of deep purple flowers. This variety is heat-tolerant and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It's commonly used in lavender oil production and for ornamental purposes in gardens.
• Uses: Essential oils, dried flowers, landscaping.

2. Gros Bleu

• Description: 'Gros Bleu' is a lavandin hybrid known for its strong fragrance and large, aromatic flower spikes. It has a slightly lighter shade of purple than 'Grosso' and is similarly valued for its high-quality essential oil production. This cultivar is compact and sturdy, growing up to 2 feet tall.
• Uses: Essential oils, fresh cut flowers, dried arrangements.

3. Imperial Gem

• Description: 'Imperial Gem' is a compact, English lavender cultivar with highly fragrant, deep violet-blue flowers. It typically grows to around 12-18 inches tall and has a dense, bushy growth habit. This variety is ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as a border plant.
• Uses: Ornamental, culinary (in small amounts), dried flowers.

4. Lodden Blue

• Description: 'Lodden Blue' is a beautiful, aromatic English lavender variety characterized by its compact, bushy form and vivid blue-purple flowers. It typically reaches 18-24 inches in height and has a strong fragrance, making it an excellent choice for creating hedges or borders in gardens.
• Uses: Aromatherapy, dried arrangements, ornamental landscaping.

5. Royal Velvet

• Description: 'Royal Velvet' is a lavandin hybrid known for its large, rich purple flowers and strong fragrance. The plants grow up to 2 feet tall and have a bushy, upright growth habit. This variety is particularly prized for its vibrant flower color and is commonly used in ornamental planting and for essential oil production.
• Uses: Essential oils, dried flowers, ornamental gardening.

6. Royal Purple

• Description: 'Royal Purple' features dark, rich purple flowers on a compact shrub, growing up to 18 inches tall. It has a strong, sweet fragrance and blooms in mid-summer, attracting bees and butterflies. This variety is well-suited for smaller gardens, containers, or low hedges.
• Uses: Aromatherapy, dried flowers, ornamental.

7. Folgate

• Description: 'Folgate' is an English lavender variety that is highly regarded for its uniform growth and rich, aromatic purple blooms. It tends to grow in a compact, rounded form, reaching about 18-24 inches in height. 'Folgate' is hardy and can tolerate cooler temperatures, making it ideal for more temperate climates.
• Uses: Essential oils, dried flowers, ornamental planting.

8. Melissa

• Description: 'Melissa' is a fragrant, mid-sized English lavender cultivar that produces deep purple flowers on compact, bushy plants. Growing to about 18 inches in height, it has a strong, sweet fragrance and is known for being a hardy and disease-resistant variety. It also performs well in cooler climates.
• Uses: Aromatherapy, culinary uses (in small amounts), dried flowers.

9. Avice Hill

• Description: 'Avice Hill' is a robust, medium-sized English lavender variety with fragrant purple-blue flowers. It is known for its exceptional hardiness and ability to thrive in colder climates. Typically reaching 18-24 inches in height, this cultivar is highly prized for its long-lasting blooms and lovely fragrance.
• Uses: Ornamental, dried flowers, essential oils.

10. Sachet

• Description: 'Sachet' is a compact lavender variety with a dense growth habit and fragrant lavender-blue flowers. It grows to about 12-18 inches in height and is particularly known for its strong, sweet aroma. This cultivar is ideal for small spaces, containers, or as a fragrant addition to garden borders.
• Uses: Dried sachets, ornamental, aromatic use.

New Cultivars not yet listed here: Phenomenal, Munstead, Betty's Blue, more info coming soon.