Plant Type: Evergreen aromatic shrub
Botanical Name: Lavandula × intermedia ‘Dutch’
Flower Colour: Lavender-purple
Growth Habit: Vigorous, rounded shrub
Final Height: Approx. 60–90 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Light, well-drained soil
Flowering Period: Mid summer to late summer
Hardiness: Suitable for outdoor growing once established

Lavender ‘Intermedia Dutch’ is a vigorous and highly fragrant variety valued for its strong growth and abundant summer flowering. It offers a more robust presence than compact English lavenders, making it well suited to larger borders and open sunny spaces.

This variety produces tall, elegant spikes of lavender-purple flowers from mid summer into late summer. The blooms carry an intense, classic lavender scent and are especially attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Lavandula × intermedia forms a larger, rounded shrub than most English lavender types, typically reaching between 60 and 90 centimetres in height. Its longer flower stems make it particularly suitable for cutting, drying, and creating fragrant bouquets or sachets.

For best performance, plant in full sun in light, well-drained soil. Lavender thrives in dry, open conditions and does not tolerate heavy or waterlogged ground, especially during winter months. Excellent drainage is essential for long-term success.

Pruning after flowering helps maintain a balanced, tidy shape and encourages healthy new growth for the following season, supporting longevity and continued flowering.

For gardeners seeking powerful fragrance, taller flower spikes, and a bold summer display, ‘Intermedia Dutch’ is a strong and reliable choice.