Lavandula, Spanish Lavender, Purple Ribbons ~ 40 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Fall
Description
Lavandula stoechas
Perennial
Summer/fall bloom
Frost hardy
A butterfly, bee, & hummingbird favorite!
A great variety for containers!
Purple Ribbon's silvery-gray, drought tolerant foliage is crowned with plump oblong purple flower bracts with a bright top knot of lavender petals. Both the foliage and flowers of these tough plants from the Mediterranean have a spicy pine fragrance. Purple Ribbons takes unrelenting sun and heat. It performs well in both dry, hot landscapes and milder-climate cottage gardens. In cold winter areas, use Purple Ribbons as a handsome, aromatic container plant.
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Details
Plant In: Feb. – May
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Planting Depth: Cover lightly
Space Seeds: 1/2 – 1 inch
Days To Germinate: 14 – 25 days
Mature Height: 1 1/2 – 2 feet
BEST TO PLANT INDOORS
In early spring, sow lavender seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, cover very lightly and keep at 65°F (18°C). Keep container moist but not soggy until seedlings slowly emerge over 14 to 25 days, providing a good light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant 2 inches apart into deeper containers. Plant outside in a well-drained sunny spot when plants are 2 to 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Space seedlings 18 inches apart when large enough to handle.
GROWING NOTES
Because perennial lavender’s small seeds germinate slowly and unevenly, we strongly recommend starting them indoors so you can tend them carefully. After seedlings are well established, plant them out in a sunny spot with excellent drainage and good air circulation or in big, well-drained pots.
If given excellent drainage and good air circulation, Spanish lavender is perennial in areas where winter temperatures stay above 10°. Plants flower lightly the first season and come into full bloom in their second summer. After blooming season, prune and shape the plants while cutting off spent flower stalks.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Lavender |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Spacing in Row | 1/2-1", thin/transplant 18" apart |
| Planting Depth | cover lightly |
| Days to Germination | 14-25 days |