Lavandula Big Time Blue
Best low-maintenance lavender for gardeners seeking early, fragrant blooms.
Discover Lavandula Big Time Blue, an exceptional English lavender known for its early and abundant blooms. This cultivar produces striking flower wands up to 4 inches long, adding vibrant color to your garden. Its compact size makes it perfect for various settings, from borders to containers. Highly tolerant of heat and humidity, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal maintenance once established. Attracts bees and butterflies, offering a fragrant and beautiful addition to any landscape or culinary endeavors.
$16.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1768
/ 2693
#1768 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
SKU
36419
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant floral displays
- Landscape designers wanting long-lasting, continuous seasonal color
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy clay or poorly draining soil
- Hands-off gardeners who prefer low-maintenance perennials
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Performance breakdown
Bloom Performance
Early, abundant flowering sets this cultivar apart from standard English varieties.
Climate Resilience
Exceptional tolerance for heat and humidity expands its viable growing range.
Maintenance Ease
Minimal pruning requirements make this a low-effort choice for busy gardeners.
Pollinator Attraction
High nectar production creates a reliable magnet for bees and butterflies.
Spatial Versatility
Compact dimensions allow for seamless integration into containers or tight borders.
Culinary Utility
Fragrant oils provide a versatile, aromatic addition to home culinary projects.
Key Specs
SKU
36419
Genus
Lavandula
Species
angustifolia
Variety
'Armtipp01'
Item Form
1-Quart
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
16 in
Features
- Blooms significantly earlier than other English lavenders
- Features impressive flower wands up to 4 inches long
- Compact size fits easily into any garden space
- Resilient to heat, humidity, and drought conditions
- Essential oils suitable for culinary use
- Requires minimal pruning after establishment
- Attracts beneficial bees and butterflies
- Fragrant foliage and blooms
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust performance of Lavandula Big Time Blue. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's impressive vigor, noting that it establishes quickly and produces abundant, deeply colored blooms. The reliability of its growth habit and strong fragrance are major selling points, often exceeding expectations for hardiness and size. While the initial investment is noted, the long term value derived from its sustained beauty and low maintenance requirements makes this lavender a highly recommended garden addition.
Know before you buy
The primary difference is its bloom time; this cultivar flowers significantly earlier in the season than most other English lavenders. It also produces notably larger flower wands, reaching up to 4 inches in length.
Yes, its compact size and 16-inch mature width make it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure you use a well-draining potting mix and place the pot in a location that receives full sun.
Unlike many traditional lavenders that struggle in humid climates, Big Time Blue is specifically bred to be resilient to heat and humidity. It remains a reliable performer in zones 5 through 9.
Yes, the essential oils in this variety are suitable for culinary applications. You can use the fragrant blooms and foliage to add a floral note to baked goods, teas, or infusions.
It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and only needs well-drained soil and full sun to thrive.
Absolutely. The fragrant blooms are highly effective at attracting beneficial pollinators, including bees and butterflies, throughout the summer months.
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