LAVINNOVA® Lavender ‘English Summer Dusk’

Common Name:
Lavender ‘English Summer Dusk’

Description:
Lavender ‘English Summer Dusk’ (a cultivar within the LAVINNOVA® English Summer series of Lavandula) is a refined and compact English‑lavender variety developed for Australian gardens. It features aromatic silvery‑green foliage and dense, upright flower spikes that emerge in soft, dusky tones—ideal for adding both fragrance and structure to garden beds, borders, rockeries or containers. This variety thrives in well‑drained soil under full sun, showing excellent tolerance to dry conditions and light frost once established. In Melbourne’s climate, expect strong summer bloom performance followed by gentle trimming to renew compact shape for the next season.

Form:
Shrub – Small

Mature Size:
Height: approx 30‑40 cm
Width: approx 50‑60 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Dusky lavender‑blue (soft violet)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Low water requirement once established
Small compact habit
Fragrant foliage and flowers
Bee Attracting

Toxicity:
Generally non‑toxic to humans and animals when grown outdoors; avoid ingestion of large quantities of concentrated oils.

Companion Plants:
Salvia nemorosa
Nepeta ‘Walkers Low’
Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary)
Agapanthus ‘Storm Cloud’
Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.