LAAZ0001
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Variety traits
Taste and Aroma — English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
The aromatic profile of English lavender is defined by the qualitative and quantitative composition of its essential oil, with linalool and linalyl acetate serving as key markers, alongside minimal camphor content.
In the reference 23 varieties crop English lavender, where this is mentioned in the description.
Gas-liquid chromatography is used to evaluate the quality of English lavender essential oil. High-quality production is characterized by a linalyl acetate content of up to 80% and an essential oil concentration in inflorescences of 5% or more. Conversely, the presence of camphor and borneol imparts an undesirable harsh note to the oil, which is typical of hybrid forms rather than the pure species Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
The accumulation of aromatic compounds occurs in the peltate glandular trichomes of the flower stalks, the density of which is a selection trait. The biochemical composition is significantly influenced by growing conditions, particularly altitude above sea level, and harvest timing. Cultivars with low camphor content are classified into a separate category of culinary lavender, suitable for use in food preparation.
General information about the subject — on the page Taste and aroma.
Varieties of English lavender mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Lavang 38
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Virginia Mc Naughton
Lablusa
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Lavenite Petite
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
V. McNaughton
LAAZ0006
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Syngenta Participations AG
Kerbeedark
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace
FLORLAVWH1
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Florensis B.V.
Felice Light Pink
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.
FORLEV03
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
BURPEE NL B.V.
R7890A
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Martijn Baijens
Balavurlu
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Martijn Baijens
PAS1213794
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Martijn Baijens
Kielapro
TerminatedLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.
DOW3
TerminatedLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
PETER CARTER
Scholmis
WithdrawnLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
SCHOFIELD J.I.^^^SCHOFIELD S.J.
LAAZ0008
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Syngenta Participations AG
FRANCINE
TerminatedLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Chambre d'Agriculture de la Drome (FR)
FR
1 record
PAS1213797
TerminatedLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Martijn Baijens
Krajová
Protection expiredLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
SK
1 record