Seed Collection: Munstead Blue Lavender

Lavender is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. Munstead Blue, in particular, is its compact, early blooming, English variety, with bluish-purple flowers above slender, aromatic, grey-green leaves. First introduced in 1916 by the garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, and named after her house Munstead Wood in Surrey, England, this variety is a great choice for containers and is widely used in cooking as a condiment for salads, soups, stews. It provides a very aromatic flavour that is too strong to be used in large quantity. Its fresh or dried flowers are used to make tea, while the fresh flowers can be crystallized or added to jams, ice cream and vinegars. An essential oil is also made from the flowers for both culinary and therapeutic purposes.

PLANT SIZE
Height45 cm
Width60 cm

CONTAINER SIZE
Height30 cm
Width30 cm

SOWING
IndoorMar-Apr
OutdoorApr-June

TIMING
Germination20-40 days
Harvesting90-120 days

SPACING
When sowing3-5 cm; Depth 0,2 cm
When thinning20-30 cm

GROWING
SunlightFull sun
SoilWell-drained, fertile and moist soil
WateringRegular, allow to dry out
FeedingNo fertilizer or compost addition is necessary