lavender scented plants Irene Doyle English Lavender

lavender scented plants Irene Doyle English LavenderIrene Doyle is loved for one simple reason: its extended bloom. While many English lavenders bloom once, this one often gives a strong early summer show and then comes back with a second, lighter bloom in fall when conditions are right. Thats why people often call it Two Seasons lavender. The flowers are a soft to medium purple, held neatly above gray green, aromatic foliage. But what really sets Irene Doyle apart is the fragrance. Its refined,

 Irene Doyle is loved for one simple reason: it’s extended bloom. While many English lavenders bloom once, this one often gives a strong early summer show and then comes back with a second, lighter bloom in fall when conditions are right. That’s why people often call it “Two Seasons” lavender.

The flowers are a soft to medium purple, held neatly above gray-green, aromatic foliage. But what really sets Irene Doyle apart is the fragrance. It’s refined, lingering, and noticeable even when the flowers are drying. If scent is your top priority, this is a hard one to beat.

It grows into a balanced, healthy shrub that looks good in the garden and performs well in the field. We liked it enough that we planted it in our own lavender rows here in Southern Oregon in 2022—and it’s been proving itself ever since.

WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT

• Often blooms twice in one season
• Exceptionally fine fragrance
• Great for drying and potpourri
• Balanced, healthy growth
• Reliable in real garden conditions
• Loved by growers and gardeners

HOW IT GROWS

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water: Low once established
• Hardiness: Zones 5–9
• Growth habit: Vigorous but tidy

Good drainage is key to long life and strong rebloom.

SIZE & BLOOM

• Flower color: Soft to medium purple
• Stem length: 6-8 in.
• Bloom time: Early summer, then fall rebloom
• Foliage: Gray-green, aromatic
• Fragrance: Refined and long-lasting

BEST USES

• Essential oil production
• Potpourri and dried lavender
• Sachets and aromatic crafts
• Garden beds and borders
• Lavender rows and production plantings

Why choose ‘Irene Doyle’?

Choose Irene Doyle if you:

• Want more than one bloom season
• Care most about fragrance
• Like cutting and drying lavender
• Garden in sunny, well-drained soil

If fragrance and extended bloom time matter to you, this variety consistently delivers both. It’s one of the few English lavenders known for reliable fall rebloom and high-quality scent.