Layla™ Presto Blue Lavendula angustifolia

LAYLA™ Presto Blue is a compact, upright English lavender in Danziger’s Layla series, with strongly fragrant blue flowers and a well-branched habit. It flowers without a cold vernalization period and suits sunny borders, containers, and pollinator plantings. ## Flowers and form ThinkPlants identifies Danziger as the breeder and describes larger flowers than typical *Lavandula angustifolia* varieties, with extended flowering and little to no need for plant growth regulators. The listing gives a height of 12–14 inches, a spread of 14–16 inches, and USDA zones 5–9. These dimensions are retained as ranges rather than reduced to a single point. ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings; lavender is vulnerable to persistently wet roots. Its compact form works well in a pot or near the front of a mixed border, where fragrant flowers can be enjoyed and pollinators can visit. The [ThinkPlants profile](https://www.thinkplants.com/plants/p/lavandula-angustifolia-layla-presto-blue) identifies Danziger as breeder and provides the exact variety’s production and growing details. ## Maintenance Trim lightly after flowering to maintain the compact outline, avoiding cuts into old leafless wood. Containers need more frequent moisture checks in hot weather and free drainage through their base. [RHS lavender growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/lavender/growing-guide/).