Lavandula x intermedia ‘Exceptional,’ the 2023 Chelsea Award winner, is a robust hybrid known for its strength, hardiness, and high tolerance to drought and heat. This lavender variety boasts a well-branched structure, a prolonged blooming period, and stunning bright silvery foliage that provides year-round landscape beauty. Its broad, thick leaves pair perfectly with large, dense flower panicles featuring pure white blooms that emit a delightful fragrance, attracting pollinators. With a strong root system and high tolerance to leaf and root diseases, ‘Exceptional’ stands out as a unique, easy-to-grow lavender, complementing varieties like Lavandula x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’ seamlessly.