4 Types of Lavender Plants

With a wide range of lavender varieties available, it can be confusing to consider which one is best for scent, for cut stems and for the garden. I'll discuss 4 types of lavender plants that would all be suitable for your landscape or containers - focusing on their scent and growth characteristics. The varieties I'll cover are: English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Lavandin (L. x intermedia), Spanish Lavender (L. stoechas) and Fringed Lavender (L. dentata). I'm planning to start a whole bunch more from seed this winter, as well as by cuttings in spring - so if you're planning a foray into lavender as well, you may want to check back in!

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Photo credits:

Australian Lavender, photo by Kate Branch used without changes under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license

Lavender fields near Višnjan in Istria, photo by Debeucused without changes under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license

Echter lavandel, photo by Maja Dumat used without changes under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license

Lavandula dentata, photo by KENPEI used without changes under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license

Lavandula x intermedia (Lavandin), photo by Consultaplantas used without changes under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license

Lavender stripes, photo by Salva Barbera used without changes under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic licence

[leongrove]

I am from South Africa... Dude you rock! Really enjoy listening to no nonsense advice of plants. I will be using advice in the coming months... Thanks again!

[ChrisBoyd]

Thank you again for your appreciation and decor for theses species! Refreshing to hear one educate with such passion!

[TheAureliac]

Very helpful. I grew Spanish lavender for several years and every year praying mantises laid egg cases in them. Spanish lavender is far less aromatic than English lavender, but is more forgiving of poor soil, extreme heat and dry spells. The Anouk variety spread easily and gave me gorgeous blooms all summer long. This was in the foothills in the northern part of zone 7, so it was almost a zone 6.

[heatherstephens]

Great educational video as per usual. My favourite is English Lavender not just for the fragrance but I love the whispey flowers. Again thank you from New Zealand for all the quality information you give everyone 😊

[Frenchylikeshikes]

thanks for that !!! I keep telling people that the lavander from France is NOT the same as what we find usually in California, but no one ever believes me.

[jessicabradshaw]

I wish I’d seen this video before I planted last year! Will go back and get some Hidcote or Munstead for growing with my roses here in Oregon, THANK YOU SO MUCH 👍🌿!!!!

[carolberridge]

Thanks! Such a good to-the-point layout! Clear and organized. Got a good overview of types and the 'why' of them in a short amount of time. Super!

[normaperez]

Thanks for your very clear explanation of different varieties.

[trishfriesen]

I feel inspired to try again! I have done multiple attempts without success, however, mine self seed on occasion ! Thanks for the great info!

[OTseven]

Thank you so much. I have a bush of lavender but it's not like any kind I could find on the internet. Consequently, I didn't know how to harvest it to use the seeds for sachets. In this video I learned that what I have is SPANISH LAVENDAR. Thank you so much. I now can chase that up and learn how to use it.

[wolfsangeleyes]

Great, informative video and I appreciate the fact that you get straight to the point.

[marissascott]

Great video! I just started my lavender growing journey & needed some back ground basic knowledge. I really appreciate how condensed yet info packed your content is. Happy Growing! 🌱

[myztiqueplays]

Hi Fraser! I love all your lavender videos, they're very helpful. I just bought some english lavender seeds but it didnt say what variety it is. Wish you can make a video showing different varieties, specially the english ones, for identification purposes. Thank you for sharing your awesome videos!

[winterliy-]

Looking to extend my lavender area. Definitely interested in your future vlogs on this subject.

[my_garden.secrets]

Love lavender, I make potpourri and for keeping the silver fish away from my clothes in the cupboards .🥰🌱🌱
Nice video ..🌱🥰❤

[BloomingAnomaly]

I love the look and smell of lavender! Thanks for sharing!

[boyitalian]

amazing points and a well made presentation! your expertise radiates

[fromsanfrancisco]

thank you. i wish you had pictures of these plants in bloom so we can associate with the great info.

[LittleJordanFarm]

Oh my cant wait on this. I presently have Munstead seeds on a damp paper towel in a ziploc bag in my frig . I read to leave them there 4 wk. then bring them out to germinate. Hope it works.

[SMElder-odcl]

I love great bushes (I grow Provence) filled with happy bees!