Ellagance Purple English Lavender

Ellagance Purple English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Purple')

Ellagance Purple English Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Purple', is a compact English lavender known for its dense spikes of rich purple flowers and strongly fragrant gray green foliage. Plants form a tight, rounded mound that fits neatly along paths, at the front of borders, and in containers, bringing classic lavender color and scent into smaller spaces. Abundant flower spikes rise above the foliage in early to midsummer, drawing in pollinators and creating a clear focal point wherever you want a refined, sun loving accent.

Distinctive Features

Ellagance Purple English Lavender typically grows about 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, forming a naturally compact, rounded clump that stays tidy with light pruning. Flower spikes are thick and well filled with deep purple florets, giving strong color and a very full appearance when in bloom. Narrow, gray green leaves provide fine texture and a soft, silvery cast that remains attractive long after the main flush of flowers has passed, so the plant continues to function as a foliage accent. The combination of intense flower color, strong fragrance, and space saving form makes this variety especially useful for edging, low hedging, and decorative pots.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light daily for best flowering, compact growth, and strong fragrance.
• Soil: Thrives in well drained, lean to average soils; avoids heavy, wet ground and performs best in sandy or gravelly conditions that keep roots on the dry side.
• Water: Water regularly after planting to establish; once rooted in, water deeply but infrequently, allowing the top of the soil to dry between waterings.
• Hardiness: Well suited to many temperate regions where English lavender is grown outdoors, especially when provided with sharp drainage in winter.
• Size: Forms a compact mound about 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide at maturity, depending on climate and care.
• Growth Rate: Moderate grower that fills in steadily without quickly outgrowing containers or narrow border spaces.

Ideal Uses

• Edging and Low Hedges: Plant in a row along walks, drives, or bed edges to create a low, fragrant ribbon of gray green foliage and deep purple bloom.
• Containers and Patio Pots: Excellent in clay pots, troughs, and mixed planters where the compact mound and upright flower spikes add height, scent, and color.
• Front of Border Accent: Ideal for the front of sunny borders where its neat shape and rich flowers form a dependable visual anchor.
• Herb and Scent Gardens: Perfect near seating areas, entries, and paths so aromatic foliage and blooms can be brushed and enjoyed up close.
• Cottage and Mediterranean Gardens: Mix with roses, salvias, and other sun loving perennials for classic cottage combinations, or pair with stone and gravel for a Mediterranean feel.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: After establishment, water when the top inch of soil is dry; avoid constant moisture or soggy conditions that can lead to root problems.
• Pruning: Shear lightly after the main flush of bloom to remove spent spikes and encourage a dense mound; avoid cutting back into old, woody stems below the leafy growth.
• Fertilizing: Requires only light feeding; in spring, apply a small amount of balanced, slow release fertilizer if soil is very lean, since excessive nutrients can cause soft, floppy growth.
• Mulching: Use a thin layer of gravel or coarse mulch around the base to improve drainage and keep foliage off wet soil, avoiding heavy organic mulches against the stems.
• Seasonal Care: In colder climates, provide excellent drainage and a sunny, sheltered spot; in late winter or early spring, tidy lightly to remove any winter damage and keep the mound compact.

Why Choose Ellagance Purple English Lavender?

• Rich Purple Flower Spikes: Dense, deep purple blooms deliver strong color impact and classic English lavender style.
• Compact, Tidy Habit: Naturally rounded form is easy to manage in small gardens, narrow borders, and containers.
• Aromatic Foliage: Fragrant gray green leaves add soothing scent and soft texture to paths, patios, and outdoor living areas.
• Sun and Heat Tolerant: Performs well in hot, bright exposures when planted in well drained soil or raised beds.
• Versatile Design Use: Works as edging, in mixed borders, in herb and cutting gardens, or as a container focal point wherever you want a compact lavender with strong color and fragrance.

With its compact habit, richly colored flower spikes, and fragrant gray green foliage, Ellagance Purple English Lavender is an excellent choice for adding classic lavender beauty, scent, and a reliable focal point to sunny borders, pathways, and containers.