Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' - 2026

Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' is a compact and aromatic perennial, prized for its vibrant violet-purple flower spikes and silvery-grey foliage. The upright flowers rise above dense, mounded foliage, creating a striking and well-structured display in borders, containers, or herb gardens. Its aromatic foliage adds sensory appeal, while the neat habit provides year-round interest and form.

This hardy lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it ideal for sunny garden sites and mixed plantings. Flowering from early to late summer, 'Essence Purple' is valued for its low-maintenance growth, drought tolerance, and ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its combination of vivid colouring, long-lasting blooms, and aromatic foliage ensures it brings both ornamental and ecological value to a wide range of planting schemes.