Lavender 'Goodwin Creek Grey'
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Lavender 'Goodwin Creek Grey'

Lavender 'Goodwin Creek Grey'

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Lavandula x ginginsii 'Goodwin Creek Grey'

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Quick Facts
Common Name: Lavender
Hardiness Zone: 7-7S/10W Exposure: Houseplants - High Light
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Blooms In: Jun-Jul
Mature Height: 2-3' Spacing: 2-3'
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: 1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Fragrance: Yes Deer Resistance: Yes
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Product Details

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Pairing superior silver-gray foliage with blue flowers, Lavender 'Goodwin Creek Grey' is easy to grow and blooms all summer long. 'Goodwin Creek Grey' tolerates heat and humidity better than other Lavenders. Its fresh rosemary-lavender scent is delightful and the dried flowers can be used in potpourri and sachets. This Lavender grows well in the garden or in containers, and can be brought indoors and placed on a sunny windowsill in zones 6 and colder at the end of the season.

Click on Growing Guide for instructions on how to keep this beauty growing all year round.

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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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Reviews

Reviews

Average Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 stars (4 Reviews) Write a Review

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loved the plant did not survive winter

so pretty and fragrant - did not make it thru winter all other Lavender plants did

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Agree with hardiness concerns

planted three in bed that contains rosemary, nepeta, salvia, roses, other larger lavender. appeared to establish themselves during season but only one survived winter, but not well - given that other lavender and even rosemary enjoy this protected spot I am surprised.

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did not do well

I was very excited to try this lavender but have been quite disappointed. The other traditional French lavender I planted at the same time has thrived while this variety struggled. I think I planted four of these and two grew well by the end of the summer while the other two were always half-dead. Even the ones that grew NEVER BLOOMED. I'm pretty sure they all died over the winter, which was incredibly mild. The other lavender is still going strong. I had all varieties of lavender mixed in with other plants in a sunny flowerbed.

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What a wonderful scent

My Lavener Goodwin Creek just arrived. The plants are beautiful and the scent is lovely. I plan to plant them along the sidewalk coming to my front door. Although they are so lovely, I may save 1 or 2 and give them as gifts. I am always impressed by the plants that come from White Flower Farm.

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: lav-an'dew-luh  

These aromatic subshrubs are popular in herb gardens as well as in the perennial border. The intensely perfumed blue-violet, mauve, pink, or white flowers are treasured for drying and making potpourri. The foliage of Lavender is a standout in the garden where its silvery or gray-green hues contrast nicely with its neighbors. Lavenders thrive in the arid West, but are best grown as annuals or container plants in the South, as they do not thrive in areas of high humidity (with the exception of Lavandula dentata and L. stoechas). Most are hardy from Zones 5 to 9; Spanish Lavender (L. stoechas) is only hardy in Zones 7 to 9.

 
Light/Watering:  

  • Lavenders demand full sun, although afternoon shade may be appreciated in the hottest climates.  
  • Plants are very drought resistant once established, but will flower better if not allowed to dry out. 

Fertilizer/Soil and pH:  

  • Lavender thrives in soil that is not fertile 
  • Supplemental feeding is not necessary although plants may benefit from occasional side dressing of compost.  
  • Perfect drainage is a must, especially through the winter; plants will die in wet soils.  
  • A pH close to or slightly above neutral is best, so add lime if your soil has a pH below 7.0.  
  • Gravel mulch is beneficial and helps to keep the crowns of the plants away from excess moisture. 

Pests/Diseases:  

  • Both the leaves and flowers of Lavender contain strong essential oils that are not appreciated by foraging deer or insect pests.  
  • In humid climates, fungal problems may arise, but can be avoided by providing excellent drainage and good air circulation around your plants. 

Companions: Lavenders are lovely as an edging plant in the garden where they complement many other perennials, including Roses, Hardy Geraniums, Catmints (Calamintha), and Shasta Daisies (Leucanthemum x superba). 

Pruning: Lavender is a woody subshrub, and pruning techniques should reflect this.  

  • Prune in spring after new growth appears 
  • Plants may be sheared back and shaped after flowering, but do not cut low into old wood. 
  • Leave plants alone for the winter.  
  • If older plants become unsightly, cut back by a third every three years. 

Harvesting and Using Lavender: Flower spikes have the strongest scent just as the pretty little flowers begin to open.  

  • Cut long stems and gather in bunches to dry out of the sun – this will take four to five days in warm weather.  
  • Spread stems on a screen or sheet so air circulates easily.  
  • Use the stems of fresh or dried flower spikes in arrangements or remove the flowers for sachets and potpourri mixtures. 

Reflowering: If old flower spikes are sheared off after the first bloom period, a second flush of flowers may occur later in the season.

Dividing/Transplanting:  

  • Younger plants handle division better than older, woody specimens.  
  • Plants may be moved in early spring, but keep plenty of soil around their roots when you dig them up. 

Calendar of Care 

Early Spring:  

  • Wait until new growth breaks from the woody stems before pruning.  
  • Remove deadwood, and shape plants.  
  • Divide or transplant if needed.  
  • Side dress plants with compost, keeping it away from the crowns of the plants.  
  • Check soil pH; if your soil is acidic, correct to a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. 

Midspring:  

  • As the soil warms, mulch around plants with gravel. 

Late Spring:  

  • Shear plants back after flowering is finished.  
  • Supplement natural rainfall if weather is very dry. 

Summer:  

  • Watch for fungal problems in areas of high humidity and treat as necessary. 

Fall:  

  • Do not cut back stems.  
  • In severe climates, cover plants lightly with evergreen boughs to buffer drying winter winds.

Want to learn more?

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