lavender munstead planting distance Seals Seven Oaks English Lavender

lavender munstead planting distance Seals Seven Oaks English LavenderSeals Seven Oaks is an early blooming English lavender with a dependable second flush, making it one of the longer performing varieties in the garden. It flowers roughly two weeks earlier than most English lavenders and reliably reblooms later in the season under good conditions. The flower spikes feature a soft light purple calyx topped with a vivid violet corolla, giving the blooms clear, bright color. Plants grow quickly into a compact, fragrant

Seals Seven Oaks is an early-blooming English lavender with a dependable second flush, making it one of the longer-performing varieties in the garden. It flowers roughly two weeks earlier than most English lavenders and reliably reblooms later in the season under good conditions.

The flower spikes feature a soft light-purple calyx topped with a vivid violet corolla, giving the blooms clear, bright color. Plants grow quickly into a compact, fragrant shrub with a tidy habit that works well in borders, rows, and structured plantings.

We planted Seals Seven Oaks in our lavender rows in 2022 and continue to value it for its early color, strong fragrance, and consistent performance in the field.

WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT 

• Blooms earlier than most English lavenders
• Reliable second bloom
• Bright violet flowers with light purple calyces
• Compact, fast-growing habit
• Strong, classic English lavender fragrance
• Performs well in both gardens and harvest rows

HOW IT GROWS

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

Full sun and excellent drainage support early bloom and rebloom.

SIZE & BLOOM

• Height × Width: ~1.5 ft. × 3 ft.
• Stem length: ~10–12 inches
• Flower color: Violet
• Calyx color: Light purple
• Bloom time: Early summer with reliable rebloom
• Fragrance: Strong, classic English lavender

PLANTING TIPS

• Plant in full sun
• Avoid heavy or poorly drained soil
• Space plants to allow airflow
• Water regularly during the first growing season 

CARE MADE EASY

• Lightly prune after flowering to encourage rebloom
• Remove spent stems in spring
• Avoid cutting into old woody growth
• Minimal fertilization needed

BEST USES

• Garden beds and borders
• Lavender rows and mass plantings
• Fresh bouquets
• Dried bundles
• Culinary use in moderation 

HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

Choose Seals Seven Oaks if you:

• Want lavender that blooms early
• Appreciate a second flush of flowers
• Prefer compact, fast-growing plants
• Enjoy classic English lavender fragrance
• Garden in Zones 5–9