English lavender has no petals at the flower tip. French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas and Lavandula dentata) on the other hand, has petals at the flower tip with L. stoechas having very long petals at the tip and L. dentata having short but distinct petals at the flower tip.
How do I identify English lavender?
Both lavender varieties have a lovely scent, but to a well trained nose, it’s easy to spot the difference. English lavender is much lighter and sweeter than French lavender because it has less camphor, a chemical with a piney, woody scent.
Do I have English or French lavender?
French lavender is large and will grow from about 2 to 3 feet (61-91 cm.) tall and wide, while English lavender stays much smaller and more compact, although it may grow up to 2 feet (61 cm.). Bloom time. The flowers on these plants are similar in size, but they last much longer on French lavender.
What does English lavender plant look like?
This plant typically grows to two to three feet tall, with narrow, gray-green leaves (a little over two inches long) on square stems. In warmer climates, the leaves might be evergreen.
Is English lavender the same as lavender?
The key difference between French and English lavenders is that English lavenders are more cold hardy, produce a stronger fragrance and live longer however French lavenders can produce flowers for much longer.
What are the four types of lavender?
English Lavender, Portuguese Lavender, French Lavender, Spanish Lavender, Lavandin.
What’s the difference between Spanish lavender and English lavender?
The main difference between Spanish and English lavender is their size. English lavender is taller than Spanish lavender and typically has longer leaves. Other differences between these two plants include the color and appearance of their flowers and how well they tolerate the cold.
Why does my lavender not smell?
The reason lavender doesn’t smell is usually because either it is not receiving enough sunlight or it is planted soil that is too fertile. Lavenders need full sun and low to medium fertility soil in order to produce the oil which is responsible for their characteristic aroma.
Will English lavender survive winter?
As mentioned above, English lavender is winter-hardy to Zone 5 and may only need a bit of help in the form of a thin layer of straw. Otherwise, lavender shouldn’t need any extra care outdoors. Spanish and French lavenders, on the other hand, are only hardy to Zone 8, and will need to be brought indoors in colder areas.
How do I identify French lavender?
French (Spanish) Lavender (Lavandula stoechas)
- Lavandula stoechas, the most common species by this name, is famous for having long, larger petals (bracts) at the top of each spike, or inflorescence.
- Of all the types of lavender, Lavandula stoechas has the most showy flowers.
Which lavender is English Lavender?
Lavandula Angustifolia
The two most popular varieties are Lavandula Angustifolia (what we call ‘English Lavender’) and Lavandula Intermedia (what we call ‘French Lavender’). English Lavender is commonly referred to as English because historically it was developed for the English perfume industry.
Does English Lavender come back every year?
Lavender does come back after Winter if they are planted in the appropriate climate. French and Spanish lavenders are not cold hardy and may not come back after a cold Winter with freezing temperatures whereas English lavender can tolerate cold climates and grow again in the Spring.
Do I cut back English Lavender?
How and When to Prune English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Prune right after the first flowering and again in late August after the last flush has faded.
- Cut off about 2/3 of the plant’s height or to just above the bottom two sets of leaves on each stem.
Can you eat English lavender?
The great thing about English Lavender is every variety can be used for cooking. Some varieties are more sought after than others, but all of the around 100 varieties in the Lavandula Angustifolia species are considered edible lavenders.
Which is the strongest smelling lavender?
lavandin plants
Commonly grown in the lavender fields of France, ‘Grosso’ lavandin plants are the most fragrant of all lavenders. Its strongly scented purple flowers are often used in making perfumes and sachets.
Is any lavender not edible?
Lavandins (L. x. intermedia) is edible, as is all lavender, but its flavor can be resinous and pungent. A Lavandin type will make a dish taste bitter.
What is the most common type of lavender?
Lavender belongs to the genus Lavandula. In Northern latitudes the two most common species are angustifolia and x intermedia (also called lavandin). Lavandin is a cross between L. angustifolia and L.
Should I deadhead lavender?
Proper pruning and deadheading of lavender plants will increase your harvest of flower spikes for dried flowers and make your plants more beautiful and healthy. Lavender benefits greatly from being pruned in mid-spring and deadheaded in the summer.
Which lavender is most purple?
Impress Purple, Hybrid (Lavandula x Intermedia)
The flowers are the richest purple of all lavenders. To enhance blooming, removing faded flowers will do the trick. The lavender blooms from mid to late summer and is highly fragrant.
What is the most beautiful lavender?
The highly fragrant French lavender (Lavandula stoechas, 1-3′) has some of the showiest flowers of all the lavenders. The Mediterranean native was grown by the Romans for its exceptional scent, and its ability to thrive in hot and dry conditions. It is a bit hardier, surviving to USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10.
Will English lavender spread?
It can spread up to 1-5 feet in its lifetime. That is, English lavenders can live up to 15 years. That means its spreading rate is low. To ensure minimal spread, prune the seed-bearing flowers in late summer.