Description
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Maillette’ or Lavender ‘Maillette’ is one of the most respected English lavender cultivars in commercial perfumery and aromatherapy, valued for its exceptionally high‑quality essential oil. Unlike many ornamental forms, ‘Maillette’ is selected for its consistent oil profile, strong fragrance and uniform flowering, making it a favorite for both small‑scale growers and large lavender farms.
Key Features:
Propagation method: Vegetative soft-wood cuttings.
Substrate: Jiffy peat-free propagation Mix.
Plug Size: 4.5cm.
Production system: Grown without artificial light or heating for hardened plants.
Flowers: Soft lavender‑blue, long stems ideal for cutting.
Foliage: Evergreen, silver‑green, highly aromatic.
Flowering period: Mid‑ to late summer, with good uniformity.
Height: Up-to 50cm at maturity.
Spread: Up-to 60cm at maturity.
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions.
Pollinator value: Highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects.
Sensory value: Ideal for SEND gardens and therapeutic planting schemes.
Ecological impact: Grown in peat-free substrate with no artificial inputs, pollinator and wildlife-friendly.
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability, ornamental value, and strong garden performance.
Planting & Care:
Prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soils.
Drought-tolerant once established.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Ideal for containers, borders, gravel gardens, herb beds, field planting and Pollinator/Wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
Commercial Notes:
LAVANDULA angustifolia ‘Maillette’ are supplied as strong, well-rooted, hardy plug plants ready for potting into pots up-to 2lt formats.
Ideal for nursery, and wholesale formats and performs well in peat-free and organic programs.
Suitable for wildlife-friendly, sensory, and sustainable product ranges.
Plant Profile from Royal Horticultural Society:
Lavandula plants are not subject to VAT.
