Lavandula x intermedia Old English Group
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Lavandula x intermedia Old English Group, Lavender Old English
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Lavandula
Aromatic, long pointed spikes of clear pale blue/purple flowers. Long narrow, aromatic, silver grey green leaves. Excellent for cutting and drying. Culinary; add flowers and leaves sparingly to stews and to flavour sugar for use in puddings, and baking.
Want to learn more? Read Jekka’s Guide to Lavender.
Characteristics:
Lavender Old English can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as both herb plants and online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, cover with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination.
• Outdoor Sowing: In late spring, into a warm, well-drained fertile soil, sunny position. Thin to 80cm apart.
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