Lavender Seeds - Common English | 800+ Non-GMO Garden Seeds

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800+ English Lavender Seeds
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About Common English Lavender Plant
Taxonomy: Lavandula angustifolia
Other Names: English Lavender, Common Lavender, True Lavender
Seed Type: Perennial
Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Sow indoors, 3 to 4 months before the last frost.
Days to Maturity: 2nd year maturity
Hardiness Zone: 5 – 12
Planting Depth: barely cover--light aids in germination.
Plant Spacing: 24”
Growth Habit: 18 – 24” tall shrubby upright with an 18 – 24” spread of classic 3” purple English lavender heads
Soil Preference: Average, medium dry, well-drained
Light Preference: Full sun
Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Common English lavender is a vigorous full sun performer and known to tolerate gardens prone to drought and poor soils. Do not overwater since lavender will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to root rot, leaf spots, and may not survive perennially over the winter. Trim back plants every 3 years to control size and promote new robust growth. Lavender has no serious pests.
Color: Classic lavender heads atop light spiked greens
Add beauty and fragrance to your garden with this common variety of English Lavender. Lavender is very popular and can be dried for use in sachets, potpourris and perfumes. English Lavender seeds grow sturdy plants that produce a profusion of lilac flowers on silvery foliage.
This is the original species of English Lavender with flowers that dry well and neat, bushy growth. One of the hardiest lavenders around, making this a popular choice for any garden. Commonly used for a myriad of medicinal uses, lavender is also popular in aromatherapy, culinary and decorative purposes.
Sowing Lavender Seeds
Refrigerate the English lavender seeds for a month before planting. Plant them just below the surface in soil that drains well, and keep them at a temperature of 60-64 degrees F. Keep the soil moist with a spray bottle to prevent over watering, and shield them from the hottest sun. Germination may take up to a month, and plants will reach a suitable size for transplanting in about 6 months; transplanting can take place either in late spring or fall. Transplant them to bigger pots as carefully as possible to avoid disturbing the roots. Lavender plants prefer full sun and soil that drains well, even rocky or sandy soil. Plant them 24-36" apart in rows 30-36" apart to allow enough space for growth. With proper handling, English lavender seeds can grow in containers; lavender also makes an excellent hedge that attracts birds, bees, and butterflies and repels deer and rabbits.
Growing Lavender
The proper amount of moisture is crucial to young lavender plants. Too much water is deadly, but until they are established they need soil that is fairly moist. Mature plants can tolerate drought conditions, but must not become dehydrated. Mulching the plants with gravel or small shells can be helpful to absorb heat and control weeds; being a Mediterranean plant, lavender loves rocky soil. In the plant's first year of growth, pruning the flowers that appear will help it to grow healthy roots and foliage. Mature plants also benefit from yearly, careful pruning.
Harvesting Lavender
The best time to harvest lavender is in the morning after the dew has dried. For drying, harvest stalks with just a few buds open; at this stage the fragrant oils have reached their peak. For fresh use, harvest stalks with more of the buds open. Dry bundles of lavender upside down in a cool, dark place for a week or more; to save the buds, strip them from the stalks.