Lavender 'Martha Roderick'

‘Martha Roderick’ is an accepted English lavender selection with a compact mound and violet flower spikes. A current nursery profile gives a mature size of about 1½–2 feet high by 2½ feet wide, with early-summer bloom; the RHS recognizes the cultivar by its full accepted name. ## Plant Character A nursery profile describes the plant at 18–24 inches tall and about 30 inches wide. Its tidy, spreading form suits pathway edging, low hedges, and structured borders; shorter flower stems are also described for small bouquets and culinary harvest. English lavender has aromatic gray-green leaves and fragrant summer flower spikes, while the exact shade and growth can vary among selections. ## Growing Conditions Grow in full sun in soil that drains freely. RHS guidance for English lavender lists chalk, loam, and sand, with tolerance for acidic, neutral, or alkaline conditions when drainage is adequate. Avoid sites where water stands around the roots, especially through winter. ## Maintenance Deadhead after flowering and trim in late summer to keep stems from becoming straggly. Avoid cutting into old wood, and skip hard autumn pruning in wet or cold regions. The exact [RHS Martha Roderick profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/535701/lavandula-angustifolia-subsp-angustifolia-martha-roderick/details) verifies the accepted selection name; [Charsaw Farms’ plant profile](https://charsawfarms.com/products/lavandula-angustifolia-martha-roderick) supplies selection-specific size and flowering details, and the [RHS English lavender profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/91398/lavandula-angustifolia/details) supports the broader care guidance.