violet vs lavender flower Lavender 'Purple Bouquet'

violet vs lavender flower Lavender 'Purple Bouquet'Purple Bouquet is a great choice when it comes to English lavender. It stays compact and upright, never floppy or oversized, and in early to mid summer it fills itself with deep, velvety purple flower spikes that look just as good dried as they do fresh. The stems are long enough for cutting but short enough to keep the plant looking neat in the garden. Its especially loved by people who like making small dried bouquets, bundles, and wreathsbecause

Purple Bouquet is a great choice when it comes to English lavender. It stays compact and upright, never floppy or oversized, and in early to mid-summer it fills itself with deep, velvety purple flower spikes that look just as good dried as they do fresh.

The stems are long enough for cutting but short enough to keep the plant looking neat in the garden. It’s especially loved by people who like making small dried bouquets, bundles, and wreaths—because the color holds and the fragrance stays true.

The scent is classic English lavender: sweet, balanced, and not sharp. It fits just as naturally in a cutting bed as it does in a mixed border or herb garden.

BEST USES

• Dried floral bouquets
• Fresh bouquets
• Garden beds & borders
• Small harvests
• Pollinator-friendly plantings

🌱 Suitable for culinary use in moderation, as with most English lavenders.

 GROWING NOTES

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Growth habit: Upright, compact
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Water: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zone 5

‘Purple Bouquet’ performs best with excellent drainage and full sun, forming a well-shaped plant that’s easy to maintain and harvest.

SIZE & DETAILS

• Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 3 ft.
• Stem length: 10–14 inches
• Bloom season: June–August
• Flower color (corolla): Mid-violet
• Calyx: Dark violet
• Fragrance: Sweet, classic English lavender

 WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT

• Deep, velvety purple flowers
• Compact, tidy growth habit
• Strong stems for cutting
• Dries beautifully with color intact
• Classic English lavender scent
• Easy to manage in small spaces

PLANTING TIPS

• Choose a sunny, open spot
• Avoid heavy or soggy soil
• Space for airflow
• Water regularly at first, then sparingly

CARE MADE EASY

• Harvest when flowers are fully colored
• Lightly prune after bloom
• Clean up dead stems in spring
• Don’t cut into old woody growth

HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

Choose Purple Bouquet if you:

• Love rich purple flowers
• Want lavender that dries well
• Prefer compact plants
• Like cutting small bouquets