I don't know the cultivar, although I suspect that this is probably English (rather than French) lavender, likely 'Munstead' or some other, very hardy, easily over-wintered thing. I have never done anything other for it other than cutting it back in the spring (and honestly, I only did half the job this year), or pulling its many volunteer shoots. This mild winter was excellent for it; I'm not even sure if it died back.
I love the roses, but honestly this is more emblematic of my gardening philosophy in general: the lavender is messy, uncontrollable, and half-feral; if not pruned aggressively, it would take over half the front garden. All I have to do it leave it alone, more or less; it is well-nigh unkillable, and the rest takes care of itself — perfect.
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