Botanical profile

Lavandula × intermedia 'Sensational'

Latin name
Lavandula 'Sensational' (int.)
Common name
Lavender 'Sensational'
Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae

A true sensation in itself, this lavender will delight you as much with the size of its purple flowers as with its wide, thick silver leaves. Compact, well-branched, and upright. Aromatic foliage and delicately scented flower. Repeat-flowering variety.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Weak
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Limestone
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
July-September
Flower color
Purple
Foliage color
Green
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
30 inches (76 cm)
Width
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.