Temp

TEMP is a high-oil content lavender variety obtained through interspecific hybridization of narrow-leaved and wide-leaved lavender. The compact bush reaches a height of 105–120 cm and a diameter of 130 cm, making it ideal for flower beds, alleyways, and decorative plantings.

The variety is characterized by high inflorescence yield – 104.2 tons per hectare – and rich essential oil content. The oil mass fraction is 2.7% of the raw mass, with a total yield reaching 277.5 kg per hectare. The main component is linalyl acetate (up to 30%), while linalool, camphor, and borneol are also present in the composition.

TEMP is disease-resistant, winter-hardy down to –25 °C, and drought-tolerant, ensuring reliable growth even on poorly drained soils. Seeds do not form, so the plant is usually propagated by cuttings. Blooming begins in the first decade of July, and the inflorescences are dark purple, dense, and interrupted with 9–10 whorls. Due to its hardiness and decorative qualities, TEMP is suitable for both garden compositions and commercial essential oil production.