Munstead is a classic, early-blooming English lavender named after Munstead Wood, the garden of the celebrated designer Gertrude Jekyll. It is compact and hardy, growing to about twelve to eighteen inches, with fragrant lavender-blue flowers that appear earlier than most cultivars, giving a long season when combined with later types. Munstead is exceptionally reliable, cold-tolerant, and easy to grow, which has made it one of the most widely planted lavenders for edging, low hedges, herb gardens, and pollinator borders. Its sweet fragrance and good bud retention make it useful for culinary blends, sachets, and dried bunches. Undemanding and dependable in full sun and well-drained soil, Munstead remains a staple English lavender for permaculture and cottage gardens alike.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, mild lavender fragrance; buds are popular for culinary use, teas, baking, and sachets.
Visual Characteristics
Compact 12-18 inch bushy plant with grey-green foliage and fragrant lavender-blue flower spikes.
Growing Tips
Very hardy and early-blooming. Grow in full sun with good drainage and shear after bloom to maintain shape.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.