150GY007 Lavender: A Dwarf English Lavender That Blooms Early

150GY007 lavender is a dwarf English lavender that stays about ten inches tall and wide, covers itself in violet-blue flowers and keeps going over a long season. Its foliage is green rather than silver, and the leaves carry a strong lavender scent when you brush past them.

The odd name is a breeding code. This selection was raised from open-pollinated seed of the English lavender 'Thumbelina Leigh' that was given a measured dose of radiation, a long-used way for plant breeders to coax out new traits. The plant you grow is an ordinary lavender. It does not glow in the dark.

150GY007 at a glance

Where a dwarf English lavender earns its spot

A plant this size solves the problems bigger lavenders create. It will not swallow a path, block a low window or spill over the side of a raised bed. Use it as a low edge along a sunny walk, as a single row at the very front of a border, tucked between stepping stones in a gravel area or alone in a 10- to 12-inch pot on a hot patio.

It also does not need a winter chill before it flowers. A young plant can bloom in its first season, which makes it a satisfying choice for new gardeners and for anyone filling containers for summer color.

Planting and spacing

Plant in full sun, at least six to eight hours a day, in soil that drains quickly. Sandy or gravelly ground is ideal, and a raised bed or a mound works well where clay holds water. A thin layer of gravel around low plants keeps the crown dry and clean.

For a continuous low hedge, set plants about 10 to 12 inches apart. Give them a little more room if you want each mound to read on its own. Keep the crown level with the soil, water the root zone thoroughly and never pile mulch against the woody base. The USDA Zone Finder will confirm whether you are in its range.

Care through the year

• First season: water deeply when the top couple of inches of soil are dry. Plugs and 4-inch pots dry out faster than gallon plants, so check them more often.
• Once established: water needs are low. Most losses come from too much water, not too little.
• Feeding: skip it or go very light. Rich soil gives soft growth and fewer flowers.
• Trimming: shear off spent spikes after each flush to keep the dome tidy and encourage more bloom. Stay in the leafy growth and avoid cutting into bare wood. The Pruning Calendar covers timing.
• Winter: cultivar records note cold tolerance to Zone 5. Drainage decides survival more than any cover. Potted plants are more exposed to cold, so tuck containers against a sheltered wall for winter.

What to grow it for

150GY007 is a fragrance and garden plant. Culinary use is not recommended, so keep it out of the kitchen and enjoy it in the bed instead. Its short spikes are rated good for both cut and dried use, which suits tiny posies, sachets and small wreath accents rather than long bundles. Bees work the flowers steadily, and deer tend to leave it alone.

Choosing a plant format

It is offered as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. Plugs are the economical way to plant a long edge, while a gallon plant fills a patio pot right away. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and if it is not available right now, use Notify Me on the product page or set up Availability Alerts.

Frequently asked questions

Why does it have a code instead of a name?

Many newer selections carry the breeder's trial code rather than a garden name. 150GY007 is the cultivar name on record, so that is what we use.

Can I cook with 150GY007?

Culinary use is not recommended for this cultivar. If you want lavender for baking, choose an English lavender rated for culinary use and grown as a food crop.

How does it compare with other small lavenders?

It is among the smallest English lavenders we list. The Compare tool lines up height, spread and bloom timing side by side.

Keep exploring

• 150GY007 Lavender Plants & Plugs
• Lavender Plant Library
• Compare cultivars
• Lavender Pruning Calendar
• Availability Alerts