Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia: Fragrant Beauty for Your Garden

Welcome to our garden center, where we're thrilled to introduce Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender, a beloved herb renowned for its fragrant blooms and versatile uses. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the unique features, maintenance tips, and benefits of growing Lavandula angustifolia in your garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast, this aromatic herb is sure to enchant and delight with its beauty and charm.

Discovering the Beauty of Lavandula angustifolia:

• Description: Lavandula angustifolia is a compact and aromatic herbaceous perennial with narrow, gray-green foliage and slender spikes of fragrant flowers. The flowers, which bloom in shades of purple, lavender, blue, and white, attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden. With its delightful fragrance and charming appearance, Lavandula angustifolia is a versatile plant that thrives in various garden settings.
• Height: Lavandula angustifolia typically grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches, forming neat mounds of foliage and flowers that add vertical interest to garden borders, rockeries, and herb gardens.
• Spread: With a spread of 24 to 36 inches, Lavandula angustifolia forms dense clumps of foliage, filling garden spaces with its aromatic presence and providing ground cover in sunny locations.

Maintenance and Care:

• Sunlight: Plant Lavandula angustifolia in a sunny location with well-drained soil. This herb thrives in full sunlight and requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive and produce abundant blooms.
• Watering: Lavandula angustifolia is drought-tolerant once established and prefers slightly dry conditions. Water newly planted lavender regularly to help establish roots, then reduce watering frequency once the plant is established. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
• Pruning: Prune Lavandula angustifolia regularly to promote bushy growth and prevent woody stems. After flowering, trim back spent flower spikes to encourage new growth and prolong the blooming period. Avoid cutting into old wood, as this may inhibit new growth.
• Fertilization: Lavandula angustifolia is a low-maintenance plant that does not require frequent fertilization. Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 formula, once a year in early spring to provide essential nutrients for healthy growth and blooming.

Benefits of Growing Lavandula angustifolia:

• Fragrant Blooms: Lavandula angustifolia produces fragrant flowers that perfume the garden with their delightful aroma, making them ideal for sensory gardens and aromatic landscapes.
• Medicinal and Culinary Uses: Lavender has a long history of medicinal and culinary uses, with its flowers and foliage prized for their calming properties and culinary flavorings.
• Attracts Pollinators: The nectar-rich flowers of Lavandula angustifolia attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity and promoting a healthy ecosystem.

Conclusion:

Elevate your garden with the beauty and fragrance of Lavandula angustifolia. With its compact growth habit, aromatic blooms, and easy maintenance, this versatile herb is a must-have for any garden. Visit our garden center today to acquire your Lavandula angustifolia plants and transform your outdoor space into a fragrant paradise

• Size
  6-pack clayette

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