English lavender and Lavandin are often considered for the same spot in the garden (hedge, flowers, pollinator friendly, container). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Lavandula angustifolia 60 cm × 80 cm after 10 years
An evergreen, grey-leaved, scented subshrub covered for weeks in early summer with purple, blue, pink or white flower spikes that bees and butterflies…
Lavandula × intermedia 90 cm × 1 m after 10 years
A bigger, more vigorous hybrid than true lavender: a grey-green, aromatic subshrub that carries long-stemmed, strongly scented flower spikes in summer…
English lavender is hardier: down to -29 °C, against -23 °C for Lavandin.
English lavender is cheaper: about €6 at the size usually planted, against about €9.10 for Lavandin.
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Feature
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English lavender
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Lavandin
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|---|---|---|
| Group | Perennial | Perennial |
| Size after 10 years | 60 cm × 80 cm | 90 cm × 1 m |
| Ultimate size | 30–90 cm × 0.6–1.2 m | 0.6–1 m × 0.6–1 m |
| Growth rate | Medium | Medium |
| Light | Full sun | Full sun |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flowering | June–August, purple, blue, pink, white | June–September, purple, white |
| Water need | Low | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High | High |
| Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
| Planting distance | 40 cm | 70 cm |
| For dogs | Toxic | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Toxic | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | approx. €6 | approx. €9.10 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 8, 2026
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