My own lavender is almost in flower now, but that is English lavender, quite different from this type which has several names, apart from French – Spanish and ‘topped’ lavender. Officially it is Lavandula stoechas. This was in my green fingered friend’s garden, a new plant for me altogether. I have to confess that I didn’t even smell it, as I didn’t know what it was. So if you know if it has a smell, let me know in the comments below, please. The colour of this was quite lovely, against the green of these leaves. So today you have a curiosity (for me, at least) in your daily post. May you have other experiences that inspire your curiosity today, my friends. A Flower a Day #290 (NB while I make every effort to identify the flowers posted, I make no guarantee that the name is correct. It’s about the photograph, not the name.:-) )
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So I am told the French variety has a more nuanced perfume but that it will last much longer through the summer than the English, especially if deadheaded. There are other differences too, such as the preferences for soil acidity and temperature, but the most striking most be the flower itself. The English has a more compact flower head whereas the French, as Ellie shows us, opens up more into a traditional bloom. But no one is forced to choose between the two, so why not have both. I’ll start with the one at hand and thank Ellie for introducing me to other side of the Lavandula family.
That is so interesting, thanks Janet! The gardener friend of mine (who has confirmed your observations about the perfume) has offered me some for next year, so your solution will work for me, too. I’m glad to have been able to introduce you to this lovely Lavandula.
Thanks very much Ellie. I didn’t know that lavender came in different colors. That is a very unique color. I’ll have to see if I can get a chance to smell that particular lavender. I do love the smell of lavender it’s so relaxing. Thanks again for sharing hope you have a great day.
It is so different, isn’t it, Linda? Jane tells me that it does smell, so you know where you can go to smell it. But we have plenty of the English one here, so next time you come over, take a deep sniff before your coffee! And thanks for the comment.