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Lavandula x intermedia 'Sussex' Lavender
Lavandula x intermedia 'Sussex' Lavender
Tall presence • Elegant color •Long-stem beauty
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Lavandin ‘Sussex’ is a striking, large-stature lavender grown for its long, sturdy stems and refined, photogenic color. This vigorous cultivar produces generous flower spikes held high above the foliage, creating strong vertical interest in the garden and exceptional material for harvesting.
As the flowers develop, they move through a beautiful color range—from deep violet calyces and violet-blue corollas to a softer mid-violet tone. This subtle shift gives ‘Sussex’ a graceful look that blends easily with many garden palettes and photographs beautifully in the field.
Blooming from mid-July through August, ‘Sussex’ brings color at a time when many perennials are slowing down. The long stems are ideal for fresh bouquets, lavender wands, and craft use, while the sweet fragrance attracts pollinators and perfumes the garden.
BEST USES
- Fresh bouquets
- Lavender wands and crafts
- Cut flower gardens
- Pollinator gardens
- Xeriscaping and dry gardens
🌱 Not recommended for culinary use, as with most lavandins.
GROWING NOTES
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Growth habit: Large, upright, vigorous
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: Hardy in many climates when well drained
‘Sussex’ prefers sun, space, and excellent drainage, rewarding growers with strong growth and dependable flowering.
SIZE & DETAILS
- Stem length: Up to 18 inches
- Flower spike length: ~2–4 inches
- Bloom time: Mid-July through August
- Flower color: Deep violet to violet-blue, maturing to mid-violet
- Fragrance: Sweet, classic lavandin
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choose ‘Sussex’ if you:
- Want long stems for bouquets and wands
- Enjoy tall, dramatic plants in the garden
- Love lavender that photographs well
- Need late-summer color
Choose an English lavender instead if you’re mainly growing for culinary use.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
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