Lavandula ang. 'Super Blue'

Lavandula angustifolia 'Super Blue' is a spectacular variety of English Lavender prized for its intense blue-violet flower spikes and strong, sweet fragrance. A favorite for gardeners who want classic cottage garden charm with exceptional bloom power, this compact perennial forms a neat, bushy mound of aromatic silvery-gray foliage. It's a perfect choice for sunny borders, low hedges, rock gardens, or container planting, where its stunning flowers and scent can be enjoyed up close. This plant thrives with full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established, making it an excellent, low-maintenance addition to water-wise landscapes.

For best results, plant 'Super Blue' lavender in a location that receives full sun (at least 6 hours daily) and has excellent drainage. Amend heavy clay soils with gravel or sand. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system; once established, it is quite drought tolerant. Avoid overwatering and wet soil. Prune back by about one-third in early spring to encourage bushy growth and again lightly after the main summer bloom to tidy the plant and potentially encourage a second flush of flowers. In colder zones (5-6), a light winter mulch can be beneficial.