Lavendula X Intermedia Dutch

Dutch Lavender/Hybrid Lavender

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Dutch’ (Lavandin) is a vigorous, highly fragrant perennial with a broad, mounded habit and long, upright flower spikes. It features narrow, silvery-gray foliage and produces abundant lavender to violet-purple blooms in mid to late summer. This cultivar is valued for its strong fragrance, uniform growth, and excellent performance in hot, dry conditions.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 30–42" W × 24–30" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Broad, mounded with upright flower spikes

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; low water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer; long-lasting (4–6 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, mass plantings, and low hedges. Ideal for drying, sachets, and essential oils. Performs well in hot, sunny, and Mediterranean-style landscapes with good air circulation.

Care:
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Cut back in early spring, avoiding woody stems. Requires excellent drainage; avoid heavy or wet soils, especially in winter.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

30-42"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rich, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad, Mounded, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes