Egerton Blue is a bold English lavender that doesn’t disappear into the background. It grows into a sturdy, bushy shrub with dense gray-green foliage, then in early summer sends up very dark violet flower spikes on thick, strong stems.
The flowers have real depth of color—dark calyces with mid-violet to mauve blooms—and they show beautifully both in the garden and once cut. Blooming from late June through July, Egerton Blue helps stretch the English lavender season just a little longer.
The fragrance is full but well balanced—not sharp, not faint—which makes it especially useful for both culinary and aromatic purposes. It works just as well in a home garden as it does in small production plantings.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Very dark violet flowers
- Thick, sturdy stems
- Bushy, full growth habit
- Good for cutting and drying
- Balanced fragrance
- Great culinary lavender
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Robust, bushy
Good drainage is essential for long life and heavy bloom.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: Up to 3 ft. × 4 ft.
- Stem length: 8–12 inches
- Flower color: Dark violet to mauve
- Bloom time: Late June–July
- Fragrance: Full and balanced
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun
- Avoid heavy or wet soil
- Space for airflow
- Water regularly the first season
BEST USES
- Culinary lavender
- Garden beds and borders
- Cut flowers and bouquets
- Drying and crafts
- Essential oil
- Small-scale production
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Egerton Blue if you:
- Love deep purple flowers
- Want strong stems for cutting
- Use lavender in the kitchen
- Grow in full sun with good drainage
