Royal Van Zanten further strengthens its pot and bedding range with three standout lavender varieties: Havanna, Bahama and Jane. This series combines reliable cultivation traits with a strong visual impact, offering benefits across the entire chain – from growers to retail.
Three varieties, each with its own strengths
Havanna
- Large, deep blue-purple flower spikes
- Vigorous, robust growth
- Excellent winter hardiness, also suitable for outdoor planting
- Low susceptibility to botrytis and plant loss → ideal for transport and shelf life
- Blooms 1–2 weeks earlier than ‘Hidcote’
Bahama
- Large, deep blue-purple flowers
- Slightly more compact than Havanna
- Blooms around half a week earlier than Havanna
- Stronger than ‘Hidcote’ with a more open plant habit
Jane
- Large, deep blue-purple flowers
- No cold treatment required for flowering
- Blooms already in the first year
- Growth and flowering comparable to Havanna
Stable cultivation and strong presentation
Within the series, Havanna stands out for its low crop loss during cultivation, ensuring greater uniformity and a more stable production process. For growers, this means higher crop reliability and more efficient planning. Traders and retailers benefit from a consistent, dependable product supply.
The varieties also impress with their large flower spikes, almost twice the size of standard lavender, resulting in a full bloom and strong shelf appeal.
An additional advantage: the flowers are suitable for both cutting and drying, allowing consumers to enjoy the characteristic fragrance and color for longer.
Added value across the chain
With Havanna, Bahama, and Jane, Royal Van Zanten offers a lavender series tailored to the needs of the market:
- For growers: reliable cultivation with lower losses
- For trade & retail: distinctive products with strong visual impact
See the series at FlowerTrials®
Want to see these lavender varieties in full bloom? Visit Royal Van Zanten at FlowerTrials 2026, 9–12 June, at the head office in Rijsenhout, the Netherlands. Get inspired by the innovations and versatility of the pot and bedding assortment.
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