Description
LAVANDULA × intermedia ‘Lullingstone Castle’ or Lavender ‘Lullingstone Castle’ is a refined and elegant hybrid lavender known for its tall, slender flower spikes, soft lilac‑violet blooms, and clean, aromatic fragrance. Named after the historic Lullingstone Castle in Kent, this cultivar has long been admired for its graceful habit and reliable garden performance. Its airy stems and pastel‑toned flowers bring movement and subtle colour to any planting scheme.
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 lilac‑violet spikes held high above the foliage.
Foliage: Narrow, aromatic, silver‑grey leaves with a fine, elegant texture.
Flowering period: Mid‑summer to early autumn (usually June–September).
Height: Up-to 90cm at maturity.
Spread: Up-to 70cm 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: Recognised in lavender trials for its height, fragrance, and refined flower colour.
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, Mediterranean‑style gardens, and Pollinator/Wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
Commercial Notes:
LAVANDULA × intermedia ‘Lullingstone Castle’ 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.
