Lavender 'Twickel Purple'

English lavender 'Twickel Purple' is an evergreen shrub with aromatic gray-green leaves and very fragrant violet flower spikes. The Royal Horticultural Society describes an erect but somewhat sprawling plant that flowers in late summer. Its sunny, well-drained growing needs suit cottage borders, gravel gardens, and cut-flower plantings. ## Size and Placement The RHS profile gives mature height and spread as 0.5–1 m, or about 2–3 ft. The foliage is narrow and aromatic, becoming greener with age; flowering stems carry loose violet spikes. Plant it where the late-season color and scent can be enjoyed, with room for its naturally spreading outline. ## Growing Conditions The [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/42824/lavandula-angustifolia-twickel-purple/details) recommends full sun and well-drained sand, chalk, or loam. It lists this selection as drought resistant and evergreen. Allow good drainage, particularly in winter, and avoid sites that stay waterlogged. ## Maintenance Deadhead after flowering and trim in late summer to help prevent a straggly shape. Keep pruning light and avoid cutting into old wood.