long lavender plant Sussex Lavender

long lavender plant Sussex LavenderLavandin Sussex is a striking, large stature lavender grown for its long, sturdy stems and refined, photogenic color. This vigorous cultivar produces generous flower spikes held high above the foliage, creating strong vertical interest in the garden and exceptional material for harvesting. As the flowers develop, they move through a beautiful color rangefrom deep violet calyces and violet blue corollas to a softer mid violet tone. This subtle shift

Lavandin ‘Sussex’ is a striking, large-stature lavender grown for its long, sturdy stems and refined, photogenic color. This vigorous cultivar produces generous flower spikes held high above the foliage, creating strong vertical interest in the garden and exceptional material for harvesting.

As the flowers develop, they move through a beautiful color range—from deep violet calyces and violet-blue corollas to a softer mid-violet tone. This subtle shift gives ‘Sussex’ a graceful look that blends easily with many garden palettes and photographs beautifully in the field.

Blooming from mid-July through August, ‘Sussex’ brings color at a time when many perennials are slowing down. The long stems are ideal for fresh bouquets, lavender wands, and craft use, while the sweet fragrance attracts pollinators and perfumes the garden.

BEST USES

• Fresh bouquets
• Lavender wands and crafts
• Cut flower gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Xeriscaping and dry gardens

🌱 Not recommended for culinary use, as with most lavandins.

GROWING NOTES

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Growth habit: Large, upright, vigorous
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water: Low once established
• Hardiness: Hardy in many climates when well drained

‘Sussex’ prefers sun, space, and excellent drainage, rewarding growers with strong growth and dependable flowering.

SIZE & DETAILS

• Stem length: Up to 18 inches
• Flower spike length: ~2–4 inches
• Bloom time: Mid-July through August
• Flower color: Deep violet to violet-blue, maturing to mid-violet
• Fragrance: Sweet, classic lavandin

HOW TO CHOOSE

Choose ‘Sussex’ if you:

• Want long stems for bouquets and wands
• Enjoy tall, dramatic plants in the garden
• Love lavender that photographs well
• Need late-summer color

Choose an English lavender instead if you’re mainly growing for culinary use.