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Lullaby Blue Lavender: Classic English Scent on a Rounded Shrub
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Lullaby Blue lavender is an English lavender with a sweet, classic English-lavender fragrance, the kind of scent that smells exactly like the word lavender. Its lavender-blue to purple-blue flowers ride on 12 inch stems above gray-green foliage, and the plant forms a compact, bushy, rounded shrub about 24 inches tall and 30 inches wide.
That combination, a generous size with long stems and a well-rounded shape, makes it a natural for hedges, bundles and borders.
Lullaby Blue at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Lullaby Blue' |
| Flower color | Lavender-blue to purple-blue |
| Foliage | Gray-green |
| Size | About 24 inches tall and 30 inches wide |
| Stems | About 12 inches |
| Bloom | Starts mid-June, peaks mid-July, moderate rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5a to 9b (RHS H5) |
| Ratings | Great culinary, excellent oil suitability |
Where Lullaby Blue earns its keep
Think of Lullaby Blue as the dependable middle of the lavender world: big enough to make a statement, compact enough to stay tidy. A row of them along a driveway or fence makes a soft, rounded hedge that blooms together in early summer. In a mixed border, a single plant anchors a sunny corner. The 12 inch stems also lift flowers clear of the foliage, so the color reads well from a distance.
The blue tone works as a bridge between deep purple and pale lavenders in a planting, and it pairs well with white and pink cultivars.
Planting for the long term
English lavender can live many years when it is sited right. Choose full sun and fast-draining soil; on clay, raise the bed or plant on a mound with added grit. Space Lullaby Blue about 30 inches apart for individual shrubs or about 24 inches for a hedge that knits together. Set the crown level with the soil and keep mulch away from the base. The USDA Zone Finder will confirm your zone falls in its 5a to 9b range.
A year with Lullaby Blue
- Early spring: leave it alone until new green growth shows, then trim winter-browned tips.
- Late spring: water young plants deeply if the weather turns dry.
- Midsummer: harvest stems for drying or cooking as the first flowers open.
- After bloom: shear by about a third, staying in leafy growth, to shape it and encourage a moderate rebloom.
- Fall and winter: no feeding; let it harden off. It needs winter cold to bloom well.
Harvest and uses
Long stems are a gift for anyone who dries lavender. Cut on a dry morning, tie small bundles and hang them in a dark, airy room. For culinary use, Lullaby Blue is rated great; harvest buds when colored but mostly closed, dry and rub them free, and use small amounts. Use only plants grown and handled as a food crop. Its sweet scent and excellent essential oil suitability make it a good choice for sachets too.
It comes as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lullaby Blue good for a hedge?
Yes. Its rounded, bushy habit and 24 inch height make a soft, even hedge when spaced about 24 inches apart.
How does it smell?
Sweet and classic, the traditional English lavender fragrance, rated strong.
Can I cook with it?
Yes, it is rated great for culinary use. Start with small amounts of food-grown buds.
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