lavender angustifolia plants Rebecca Kay Lavender | Compact English Lavender

lavender angustifolia plants Rebecca Kay Lavender | Compact English LavenderRebecca Kay is an English lavender valued for its rich color, sweet fragrance, and balanced, compact form. It grows into a tidy shrub and produces dark violet flower spikes on mid length stems that are easy to harvest and well suited for both garden display and cutting. This variety is especially known for how well it dries. The flowers retain their color and fragrance, making Rebecca Kay a reliable choice for dried bouquets, potpourri, and craft

‘Rebecca Kay’ is an English lavender valued for its rich color, sweet fragrance, and balanced, compact form. It grows into a tidy shrub and produces dark violet flower spikes on mid-length stems that are easy to harvest and well suited for both garden display and cutting.

This variety is especially known for how well it dries. The flowers retain their color and fragrance, making ‘Rebecca Kay’ a reliable choice for dried bouquets, potpourri, and craft work. The scent is sweet and classic—what most people expect from English lavender—pleasant in the kitchen, the home, and floral arrangements.

In the garden, plants form a neat evergreen mound in milder climates and remain attractive even after flowering. The size and habit make it easy to place in borders, herb gardens, and mixed plantings without overwhelming nearby plants.

If you’re looking for a lavender that stays tidy, smells wonderful, and performs well both fresh and dried, ‘Rebecca Kay’ is a dependable choice. 

WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT

• Compact, easy-to-place growth habit
• Dark violet flowers with a sweet fragrance
• Excellent for drying and craft use
• Gentle enough for culinary applications
• Attractive form even out of bloom

HOW IT GROWS

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water: Moderate during establishment, low once established
• Growth habit: Compact and balanced
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9 

SIZE & BLOOM

• Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 3 ft.
• Stem length: ~10–12 inches
• Flower color: Dark violet
• Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
• Fragrance: Sweet, classic English lavender

BEST USES

• Garden borders and beds
• Culinary lavender
• Fresh bouquets
• Dried arrangements
• Potpourri
• Crafts and sachets 

HOW TO CHOOSE

Choose ‘Rebecca Kay’ if you want a lavender that:

• Stays compact and tidy
• Dries reliably
• Has a sweet, classic scent
• Works well in both garden and home projects 

‘Rebecca Kay’ is a well-proportioned English lavender that performs consistently in the garden and offers generous harvests for fresh and dried use.