Lavender Varieties available from Ditchling Produce
There are two specific sub varieties of Lavender available. The following
stock list has been split into the separate categories for ease of browsing.
Please click on the category of interest, or scroll down to view the complete
list. Please be aware that not all lavenders may be available at all times, and
it would always be wise to phone before hand if you are looking for a specific
lavender.
Stoechas - Originally French
these lavenders are now a very popular variety and include many different
variants with plenty of colour and size options.
Traditional - The typically English variety,
tend to be less hardy than the Stoechas but are equally as pretty, and usually
carry a heavier scent.
Stoechas Varieties
Papillon
Height - 50cm / 20"
Colour - Purple
With large petals forming butterfly wings above rounded
flower heads, this is a neat compact plant with highly aromatic leaves.
Will require full sun and will do well in any garden soil.
 Helmsdale
Height - 60cm / 24"
Colour - Purple
This is a compact evergreen shrub style lavender that has
aromatic foliage. It flowers with a multitude of large spikes with purple
flowers. Requires full sun, and will do best in well drained soil. This variety
is a vigorous grower and will need trimming after flowering.
Madrid
Blue Height - 60cm / 24"
Colour - Blue with White Ears
Has individual flowers with large blue petals forming
butterfly wings above rounded flowering heads, and make these flowers an unusual
addition to any border. The aromatic foliage also makes these an idea plant for
garden seating areas. Will require full sun and will grow in any good garden
soil. Also does well in garden containers, or patio planters.
 Madrid
White Height - 60cm / 24"
Colour - White, with White Ears
This is identical to the Madrid White above with the
exception of the flowers being completely white. The foliage and aroma are
indistinguishable. Why not consider a combination of Madrid Blue and Madrid
White and a group planting option for maximum fragrance.
 Fathead
Height - 75cm / 30"
Colour - Purple / Deep Pink
This very popular but unusual lavender gets its name from the
rounded flower heads which are deep pink in colour and topped with purple
petals. This highly aromatic shrub is best planted where it can rub on adjacent
bushes, or be crushed or brushed by passers be to release the heady fragrant
perfume. It will nee full sun, and will thrive in any garden soil. it is quite
compact and will maintain its shape well over time.
 Penduncalata
Height - 50cm / 20"
Colour - Purple
This is a frost hardy variety...
 Forma
Leucantha Height - 40cm / 18"
Colour - White
This is a frost hardy variety, with a prolonged flowering
season of between may and September
 Stoechas
French
Height - 60cm / 24" Colour
- Purple
Small purple winged flower.
Viridis
Height - 60cm - 24" Colour
- yellow
Yellow flowering lavender with a flowering season
between May and September
 Kew Red
Height - 40cm / 15" Colour
- Red
Red Flowering
 Hidcote
Dwarf Height - 35cm / 14"
Colour - Deep Purple / Blue
Hardy
 Munstead
Dwarf Height - 35cm / 14"
Colour - Deep Purple
This is a low growing lavender, that appears insignificant in
any border, except for the scent. It can be used in patio areas, or in pots or
containers and requires minimum maintenance. Requires full sun and well drained
soil.
 Vera
Height - 80cm - 30"
Colour - Pale Blue
If you want an evergreen shrub that will give you massive
coverage in the shortest time, then this is the plant for you. It is a fully
hardy variety, that will provide vigorous growth, and fill any space it is
placed in. To stop the plant from going straggly it should be cut back hard
after flowering. Straggly plants can be cut back in March or April. Requires
full sun and any good garden soil.
 Lady
Height - 35cm / 14"
Colour - Light Blue
A very unusual and delicate light colouring of these flowers
make this variety desirable for any cottage garden that include other v
traditional plants. Will flower from early August through to late summer, and
will require cutting back when the flower go over. Requires full sun and well
drained soil.
Hidcote
Pink
Height - 50cm / 20"
Colour - Pale Pink
One of the earliest flowering lavenders, this starts
producing in June and will flower till the end of July. An attractive colouring
of the flowers means this variety will work well in most borders and
planters. Requires full sun, and gritty well drained soil.
 Angustifolia
Height - 60cm / 24"
Colour - Pale Pink
A compact plant with silvery leaves. Will flower mid to
late summer. Will require full sun and a well drained fertile soil. Cut back
flower stems in Autumn and trim foliage with shears to produce a full flower
show for the following year. Do not cut into old wood.
 Nana
Alba
Height - 60cm / 24"
Colour - White
A beautiful lavender that adorns itself with full white
flowers during the late summer. Foliage is Grey Green and gives off a heady
perfume when crushed or brushed. Requires Full Sun and well drained soil.
 Regal
Splendour Height - 60cm / 24" Colour -
Pale Purple
Unusually, an upright variety producing flowers of a rich
velvet-purple over aromatic grey green foliage. This variety is ideal for
growing in containers or on the patio. Remove dead flower stems and prune in
late summer for best flower shows. Plants that have been left over winter may be
cut back hard in March or April. Requires full sun, and any good well drained
soil.
 Ploughman
Blue Height - 30cm / 12" Colour -
Lilac / Pale Blue
Here is a dwarf compact variety of lavender producing flowers
of pale blue with unusual lilac ears. The foliage is aromatic grey green. This
plant is ideal for growing on the patio or in containers. Should be pruned in
late summer or in March or April. Removing dead flower stems early will promote
further flowering. Requires full sun, and well drained soil.
 Liberty
Height - 40cm / 16" Colour -
Violet Blue
This is another very popular dwarf lavender that is compact
and produces flowers of violet blue with white ears over aromatic grey green
foliage. Ideal for container growing or in containers. Remove dead flower stems
as soon as possible for prolonged flowering. Requires full sun and well drained
soil.
Traditional
Varieties
  Twickle
Purple
Height - 60cm / 24"
Colour - Deep Purple
A small growing shrub with aromatic leaves and dense spikes
of fragrant purple flowers. Ideal for low growing hedges. Prefers a sunny spot
and will thrive in any good well drained soil. Compact in habit with long deep
purple flowers.
Hidcote
Height - 60cm / 24" Colour -
Lavender Blue
A small evergreen shrub producing densly packed spikes of
flowered which are deep purple and blue in colour. Has aromatic foliage and is
ideal for low hedge growing. Like to be in the sun, and will grow in any good
well drained soil. Why not try block planting with Twickle Purple.
Princess Blue
Height - 70cm / 28"
Colour - Bright Blue
This is a bushy plant with a compact neat habit. It has
silvery green aromatic leaves with tall spikes of pretty deep blue flowers that
are best in late summer and early autumn. can be used as medium low hedging
plants, and should be positioned in full sun. Will grow in any good soil.
 Little
Lady
Height - 45cm /18"
Colour - Sky Blue
This little gem produces masses of compact sky blue flowers
on a bushy plant. Should be planted 12" apart bto form a low growing highly
aromatic hedge. Should be positioned where it will be brushed to release the
scent. Will need full sun and any good but well drained soil.
 Royal
Purple
Height - 70cm / 28"
Colour - Deep Purple
This compact but bushy plant is covered in masses of pretty
purple flowers in the late summer. Even through to early autumn the aromatic
leaves with their silvery sheen are still releasing their fragrance. This bush
makes a pretty hedge or can be used in borders. The flowers may be dried out and
make ideal pot pourri or fragrance bags. Will grow well in full sun and any good
garden soil.
Folgate
Height - 60cm / 24"
Colour - Mid Blue
A small evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves and dense spikes of fragrant mid
blue flowers. Ideal for growing as low hedge or border plant. This plant must be
kept well watered in dry weather until it is well established in its new home
(two years). Straggly plants may be cut back hard in March or April. Requires
full sun and well drained soil.
Goldberg
Height - 37cm / 14" Colour -
Lavender Blue
A beautiful compact plant producing flowers of delicate lavender blue over a
superb aromatic and variegated foliage. One of the original English varieties,
and not easy to obtain. Requires
full sun and well drained soil.
Miss Katherine
Height - 60cm / 24" Colour -
Pink
This plant will produce masses of pretty flowers which will cover the top of
the bushy shape. Flowers mainly in the late summer or early Autumn. With silvery
green aromatic foliage and a mass of flowers these plants make a pretty low
hedging plant or would look good in any border. Required
full sun and any good but well drained soil.
Sawyers
Height - 30cm / 12" Colour -
Bluish Purple
A compact and low growing variety which bears bluish purple flowers
throughout the summer and into early autumn. This delightful border plant with
its aromatic foliage is an ideal addition to the larger containers. Should be
situated near doors, or seating areas,or where it will be brushed to gain
maximum benefit of the scent. Requires
full sun and well drained soil.
Grosso
Height - 80cm / 32" Colour -
Deep Blue
This is a wonderfully perfumed variety which will enhance any border. The
beautiful deep lavender blue flowers are borne in profusion throughout August
and September. This is a lovely tidy plant which requires minimum maintenance. Requires
full sun and well drained soil.
Munstead
Height - 60cm / 24" Colour - Blue
A small evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves and dense spikes of fragrant mid
blue flowers. Ideal for growing as low hedge or border plant. This plant must
will produce flowers from July right through to September. Requires
full sun and good well drained soil.
 Rosea
Height - 80cm / 32" Colour -
Lilac pink
An attractive aromatic shrub with grey green foliage on a low growing bushy
shrub base. This variety is the perfect background to whites and pinks.
Flowers are a delicate Rosy pink colour and will last from early August through
to September. Required
full sun and well drained soil.
Alba
Height - 100cm / 40" Colour -
White
An aromatic mid height shrub which covers itself in white flowers in the late
summer. Attractive silver grey foliage with long narrow leaves adorn the lower
section of the shrub. Requires
full sun and any good garden soil.
Imperial Gem
Height - 75cm / 37" Colour -
Deep Blue /Purple
The beautifully fragrant powers of this traditional cottage garden shrub will
cover silvery grey foliage throughout the late summer. One of the easiest
lavenders to grow, and look after. Requires
full sun and any good garden soil that is well drained.
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