Munstead Lavender

Type: Open-pollinated
Packet size: minimum 20 seeds

Lavandula angustifolia. Munstead Lavender is a classic English lavender variety known for its compact growth, fragrant purple blooms, and excellent cold tolerance. This early-blooming variety produces abundant flowers perfect for drying, sachets, culinary use, and pollinator gardens. A reliable perennial that adds beauty and fragrance year after year.

🌱 Growing Information – How to Grow Munstead Lavender from Seed

Planting Depth: Surface sow (lightly press into soil)
Seed Spacing: 12–18 inches
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Germination Time: 14–28 days (can be slow/irregular)
Days to Bloom: 90–120 days (first year may be light)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Lavender seeds benefit from cold stratification for best germination. Place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 2–4 weeks before planting. Sow indoors and keep soil lightly moist but not wet. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Lavender thrives in well-drained soil and does best in drier conditions once established. Avoid overwatering.