True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) - Seeds - The fragrant classic for a feeling like in Provence

True lavender is an essential, historic medicinal and ornamental plant that brings the unmistakable scent of the Mediterranean into the garden. With its silvery-grey, narrow leaves and bright violet-blue flower spikes, it is not only a visual highlight but also a true magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Unlike many sensitive hybrids, this open-pollinated variety impresses with its tremendous robustness and winter hardiness. I have selected true lavender for my range because, for me, it represents the perfect combination of low-maintenance durability, captivating aroma, and versatile usability.

Scope of delivery: 20/50 seeds each

Lavandula angustifolia grows as a bushy, perennial subshrub and reaches a height of about 40 to 60 centimeters. For optimal development, it absolutely requires a warm, fully sunny spot. The soil should be well-drained, rather lean, calcareous, and dry, as it absolutely does not tolerate waterlogging. As a modest, light feeder, it generally requires no additional fertilization. To prevent unsightly woody growth at the base and to maintain a compact, dense shape, I recommend regular pruning: once in early spring (shorten by about a third to a half, but do not cut into the old wood) and a light trimming directly after flowering in midsummer.

The intensely fragrant flower heads are best harvested on a warm, dry morning, shortly before the small flowers have fully opened. At this time, the content of valuable essential oils is at its highest. The stems can be bundled and hung upside down to dry in an airy, shady place. In the kitchen, lavender can be used sparingly in an extremely versatile way, for example in fine herb mixtures, Mediterranean meat dishes, flavored desserts, or relaxing teas. It is also an absolute dream used in the classic way as fragrance sachets for the wardrobe or as a calming bath additive.

True lavender originally comes from the sunny, rocky coastal and mountain regions of the Mediterranean, particularly from Southern France, Italy, and Spain. It has been cultivated since antiquity, has established itself over the centuries as one of the most valuable medicinal plants, and remains a centerpiece of every traditional cottage and natural garden to this day.