They are long flowering, easy to grow and very versatile as a garden or potted subject. More recent uses for this outstanding plant include border hedges, standard topiary and pottager gardens. Most people choose Lavenders according to size or their flower colour.
Lavenders come in three main groups, each with their own characteristics.
Probably the most well know variety is Lavender Dentata or French Lavender . Then there are the Stoechas types, some-times called Spanish or Italian Lavender . These usually grow about half the height of Dentata with many of the hybrids sporting impressive flowers in a wide range, and soft grey-green foliage. The last group are what we call English Lavenders . The popular varieties are generally dwarf in habit with fine, light flower stems.