Lavandula angustifolia Chill-Out Blue | English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Chill-Out Blue’ | English Lavender

Compact. Fragrant. First-year flowering.
‘Chill-Out Blue’ is a next-generation English lavender from the FastraX perennial line — bred to flower in its very first year without vernalization. This variety combines intense blue color, uniform branching, and excellent garden performance with the classic lavender fragrance that pollinators adore.

A compact, well-branched habit (around 25 cm tall and wide) makes ‘Chill-Out Blue’ perfect for pots, containers, borders, and sunny garden beds. Its strong blue blooms and aromatic silver-green foliage add long-lasting beauty to both ornamental plantings and herb gardens.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Chill-Out Blue’
• Common name: English Lavender
• Plant type: Hardy perennial (Zones 5–9)
• Flower color: Deep, rich blue
• Foliage: Aromatic silver-green leaves
• Plant height: Approx. 25 cm (10″)
• Spread: Approx. 25 cm (10″)
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Hybrid status: Open-pollinated
• Days to maturity: 100–110 days
• Exposure: Full sun
• Best use: Pots, beds, mixed containers, and pollinator gardens

🌱 Growing Information

Sowing:

• Sow from January to February.
• Sow 3–6 seeds per plug and cover lightly — darkness aids germination.
• Germination: 7–10 days at 20–22 °C with high humidity (95–100 %).
• Reduce humidity after day 10 to 40–60 %.

Growing on:

• Maintain 18–20 °C for compact growth.
• Requires long days (12 h +) for best flowering.
• Avoid over-drying; lavender roots are sensitive to drought stress.
• pH 5.8–6.5 | EC 1.2–1.5.

Fertilization:

• Begin feeding 10 days after germination with 100–175 ppm N.
• Increase to 175–225 ppm N for established seedlings.
• After transplanting, feed regularly at 100–175 ppm N.

Soil & position:

• Prefers light, well-drained, gravelly soil.
• Thrives in a sunny, sheltered, south-facing location.
• Ideal soil pH: 6.5–8.3 (lime acidic soil if necessary).

In the Garden

‘Chill-Out Blue’ is ideal for sunny borders, patio containers, and pollinator gardens. Its rich blue spikes attract bees and butterflies, while the calming fragrance makes it a perfect addition to herbal or Mediterranean gardens.
Excellent for fresh or dried flower use, sachets, and aromatic wreaths.

Why Grow ‘Chill-Out Blue’

• Flowers the first year — no cold period needed
• Compact, branching habit ideal for pots
• Intense, saturated blue color
• Strong lavender fragrance
• Pollinator magnet — perfect for bees and butterflies
• Easy, reliable germination and growth