Lavandula x. intermedia

Common Name:
Grosso Lavender

Description:
Lavandula × intermedia, commonly known as Lavandin, is a hybrid lavender resulting from a cross between English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and Portuguese lavender (Lavandula latifolia). This evergreen shrub is celebrated for its robust growth, aromatic foliage, and abundant, fragrant flower spikes. The narrow, grey-green leaves form a dense, bushy mound, providing year-round interest. In summer, tall stems rise above the foliage, bearing long spikes of small, tubular flowers in shades of violet-blue to purple, depending on the cultivar. These blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. Lavandin thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting excellent drought tolerance once established. Its resilience and low maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for Melbourne gardens, particularly in coastal and low-water landscapes. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages prolific blooming in subsequent seasons.

Form:

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Width: 90–120 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Violet-Blue to Purple (varies by cultivar)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

• Aromatic Foliage

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals. However, ingestion of large quantities may cause mild digestive discomfort.

Companion Plants:

• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

• Salvia officinalis (Sage)

• Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

• Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

• Sedum spp. (Stonecrop)