Big Time Blue Lavender

Big Time Blue is a compact English lavender with deep blue, fragrant flower spikes and silvery green foliage. The flowers are unusually large for lavender and can continue from early summer into fall. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies, while its tidy size suits borders and mixed containers. ## Size and Placement The breeder lists a mature size of about 20 inches tall by 30 inches wide and USDA Zone 5a or warmer. Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil; the silvery foliage and vivid flowers make a strong accent in a perennial border or container. The [Concept Plants Big Time Blue page](https://conceptplants.com/varieties/lavandula-angustifolia-big-time-blue-armtipp01) identifies the cultivar as ‘Armtipp01’ and gives its dimensions, hardiness, bloom season, and growing conditions. ## Growing Conditions Allow the soil to dry between waterings once the plant is established. Good drainage is especially important in winter, when wet soil can shorten lavender’s life. Its fragrance and nectar-rich blooms add sensory and wildlife interest in sunny gardens. ## Maintenance Prune in spring to shape the plant and encourage fresh growth. Remove spent flower stems as needed, but avoid cutting back into old, leafless wood.