Lavandula angustifolia 'Egerton Blue' Lavender

Egerton Blue is a bold English lavender that doesn’t disappear into the background. It grows into a sturdy, bushy shrub with dense gray-green foliage, then in early summer sends up very dark violet flower spikes on thick, strong stems.

The flowers have real depth of color—dark calyces with mid-violet to mauve blooms—and they show beautifully both in the garden and once cut. Blooming from late June through July, Egerton Blue helps stretch the English lavender season just a little longer.

The fragrance is full but well balanced—not sharp, not faint—which makes it especially useful for both culinary and aromatic purposes. It works just as well in a home garden as it does in small production plantings.

WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT

• Very dark violet flowers
• Thick, sturdy stems
• Bushy, full growth habit
• Good for cutting and drying
• Balanced fragrance
• Great culinary lavender

HOW IT GROWS

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water: Low once established
• Hardiness: Zones 5–9
• Growth habit: Robust, bushy

Good drainage is essential for long life and heavy bloom.

SIZE & BLOOM

• Height × Width: Up to 3 ft. × 4 ft.
• Stem length: 8–12 inches
• Flower color: Dark violet to mauve
• Bloom time: Late June–July
• Fragrance: Full and balanced

PLANTING TIPS

• Plant in full sun
• Avoid heavy or wet soil
• Space for airflow
• Water regularly the first season

BEST USES

• Culinary lavender
• Garden beds and borders
• Cut flowers and bouquets
• Drying and crafts
• Essential oil
• Small-scale production

HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

Choose Egerton Blue if you:

• Love deep purple flowers
• Want strong stems for cutting
• Use lavender in the kitchen
• Grow in full sun with good drainage