How big does Lavandin grow?

About 90 cm × 1 m after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 0.6–1 m × 0.6–1 m.

What soil does Lavandin grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy, calcareous.

Hardy down to -23 °C (USDA zone 6, RHS H7). It gets through winter everywhere at lower altitudes, but may not survive unprotected in a mountain garden.

How far apart should Lavandin be planted?

Planted on its own, it needs 70 cm between plants. For a hedge, allow 2.5 plants per metre.

When does Lavandin flower?

Flowering: June–September, purple, white.

How much water does Lavandin need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: high.

How much does Lavandin cost?

It sells for roughly €4.50 to €9.80 in local shops, depending on size.

Lavandin

Lavandula × intermedia

Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia) is a perennial that reaches 90 cm × 1 m after ten years. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -23 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about €4.50.

Illustration of Lavandin — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A bigger, more vigorous hybrid than true lavender: a grey-green, aromatic subshrub that carries long-stemmed, strongly scented flower spikes in summer and draws bees and butterflies. Plant it in full sun in light, free-draining soil, lime is fine; it shrugs off drought but not wet ground in winter. Trim it every year after flowering without cutting into old wood, or it turns bare and leggy.

Watch out for

In Central Europe it is somewhat less frost hardy than true lavender: in frost below about minus 18 °C without snow cover, especially in wet, heavy soil, it can die, so give it a sheltered, sunny spot and free-draining ground. Root rot occurs in waterlogged soil and leaf spot in humid, stagnant weather. After some years plants turn woody and bare and are best replaced.

Key facts

Light: Full sun
Water need: Low
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 90 cm × 1 m
Hardiness: down to -23 °C
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–September, purple, white

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	90 cm × 1 m
Ultimate size	0.6–1 m × 0.6–1 m
Hardiness	down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Evergreen
Flowering	June–September, purple, white
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	70 cm
For dogs	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €4.50

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €4.50 – €9.80

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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