Fragrant Lavender Flowers
Produces aromatic lavender-blue flower spikes that add color and fragrance to garden spaces.
Munstead Lavender Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Munstead Lavender Seeds
Munstead Lavender is a compact English lavender variety known for its fragrant lavender-blue flowers and aromatic grey-green foliage. It produces upright flower spikes and a bushy growth habit, making it suitable for flower borders, herb gardens, pathways, and containers. This perennial herb grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
English Lavender
Lavender-Blue Flowers
Fragrant Foliage
Perennial Herb
Key Features
Compact Growth Habit
Develops a bushy, rounded growth habit suitable for smaller gardens and container planting.
Aromatic Grey-Green Leaves
Features narrow, fragrant foliage that provides attractive greenery throughout the growing season.
Pollinator Friendly
Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Product Highlights
Classic English lavender variety
Fragrant lavender-blue flower spikes
Compact and bushy growth
Narrow grey-green foliage
Suitable for flower borders
Can be grown in containers
Attractive to bees and pollinators
Prefers sunny, well-drained locations
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' |
| Common Name | Munstead Lavender; English Lavender |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Flower Herb Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy, semi-woody perennial |
| Flower Color | Lavender-Blue to Mid-Blue |
| Foliage Color | Grey-Green |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–9, depending on local growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring, after frost danger has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in a well-drained seed-starting medium; lightly cover seeds |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–28 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 65–70°F |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering during establishment; reduce once established |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 12–18 inches tall and wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–20 inches apart |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Summer |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
English lavender seeds may benefit from cold stratification. Follow the seed supplier's instructions before sowing to improve germination.
English lavender seeds may benefit from cold stratification. Follow the seed supplier's instructions before sowing to improve germination.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix. Lightly cover them with a thin layer of growing medium and avoid deep planting.
Sow seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix. Lightly cover them with a thin layer of growing medium and avoid deep planting.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Keep the growing medium lightly moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Keep the growing medium lightly moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Step 4: Provide Full Sunlight
Once seedlings develop, provide plenty of bright light. Transplant established seedlings into a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Once seedlings develop, provide plenty of bright light. Transplant established seedlings into a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Step 5: Maintain and Harvest
Water moderately and trim flower stems after blooming. Prune lightly to maintain a compact shape without cutting deeply into old woody growth.
Water moderately and trim flower stems after blooming. Prune lightly to maintain a compact shape without cutting deeply into old woody growth.
Grow Fragrant Munstead Lavender
Munstead Lavender brings beautiful lavender-blue flowers and aromatic foliage to home gardens. Its compact growth makes it suitable for borders, pathways, herb gardens, and containers. Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil for attractive seasonal blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find useful information about Munstead Lavender Seeds, seed germination, flowering, and plant care.
Do Munstead Lavender seeds need cold stratification?
Cold stratification can help improve germination of Munstead Lavender seeds. Place the seeds in a suitable moist growing medium under refrigeration for the period recommended by the seed supplier before sowing.
How long does Munstead Lavender take to flower from seed?
Munstead Lavender grown from seed may take one or more growing seasons to produce substantial flowering. Flowering time depends on germination, growing conditions, and plant maturity.
What is the difference between Munstead and Hidcote Lavender?
Munstead Lavender generally has a compact, rounded growth habit and lighter lavender-blue flowers. Hidcote Lavender is known for its deeper violet-blue flowers and more intensely colored flower spikes. Both are popular English lavender varieties.