Lavandula, English Lavender 'Blue Cushion'

I purchased this lavender about 3 years ago not knowing anything about growing lavender. I chose it because it remains relatively small ...Read Moreand purported to have a long bloom season.

It is absolutely lovely and requires very little maintenance.

It is located on the south-facing (hot! full sun) wall of my home. I did take care to abundantly amend my clay soil with pea gravel. When I was finished, the soil would not clump no matter how wet it was nor how much I squeezed it. Moreover, I created a raised area in which to plant the lavender in order to assure sharp drainage. The plant receives no more water than rain or snow provides. Every year, I spread additional white pea gravel underneath the plant, which I read helps prevent fungal disease. So far, so good.

This lavender appears to glow once it starts blooming. The buds are white, and the blooms are small and light purple. It blooms from end of spring through beginning of fall, even without deadheading.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Blue Cushion' has been renamed and is now called Lavandula angustifolia 'Schola'.

I love this Lavender! Beautiful shade of 'blue'. Have had it for years. A lower growing Lavender.

This lovely little lavender makes a delightful small mound covered in pale purple flowers. It was introduced in 1992 and has Plant Breeders Rights