A Lavender Patch
A Lavender Patch

A Lavender Patch

SKU: S83282
1 for $89.00
Quick Facts
Common Name: Plant Collection
Hardiness Zone: 5-7S/10W Exposure: Sun
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Blooms In: Jun-Sep
Mature Height: 2-3' Spacing: 18-24"
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: 1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Fragrance: Yes Deer Resistance: Yes
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Shipping Details Shipment begins in early March 2024, depending on your zone. See shipping tab for details
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Product Details

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Lavender plants are usually planted in large clumps of one variety, where their soft shade and cool, subtle foliage provide quiet dignity through the summer. In one of our trials, we discovered that a perfectly delightful effect can be had by combining several varieties whose disparate heights, colors, and forms flow together to produce a garden that is interesting and informal, but very definitely Lavender. Of course, there is no 'right' way to combine them. 6 plants total. They will cover about 20 sq ft. Exclusive

We offer 2 plants each of 3 hardy varieties:

  • Lavandula angustifolia
  • Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'
  • Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'

Many gardeners grow Lavender for its fragrance, but the genus Lavandula includes several excellent garden plants that should be more widely used for their midsummer beauty and resistance to deer, heat, and drought. The cool, gray-green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the slender, arching flower stems. Some varieties are small, others tall, but they all prefer well-drained, sweet soil and full sun. Plant them in masses or as small hedges, and you'll find that they are attractive and useful long after the spent flowers have been clipped off.

For more information on the growing and care of Lavender, click Growing Guide.

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Shipping

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.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.

Reviews

Reviews

Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (6 Reviews) Write a Review

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Perfect!

I didn't know what to expect when I opened the box containing my lavender patch, but I'm thrilled with the ingenious mode of packing and the quality, health, beauty, and fragrance of these perfect little plants. They're already growing like crazy and are eager to escape their original planting pots, which will happen as soon as I've hardened them off sufficiently on my back porch. Expect to order at least two more sets so I can see a sea of lavender from my home office window. Have never been disappointed with any of the plants and tools I've ordered from White Flower Farm. Thank you from another happy customer!

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A+ Plants

These are the best lavender, and also the first time that I haven't killed a lavender plant! The bees absolutely love them, and they just took off this year. I can't wait to see what they do next year!

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Enchanting!

The two Lavender Patches I ordered this spring arrived right on time for planting. Plants were healthy but smaller than I expected. However, once planted, it was almost magical to watch them thrive and grow in their new home--quickly giving me the look I had envisioned! The three varieties in the shipmment give my border a casual and relaxed feel. I added a few echinacea, shasta daisies, and foxglove to the mix--adding some unexpected color (as well as visits from bees and butterflies). And aaahh...the fragrance of lavender after a rain shower!!!!

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Best Lavenders Ever

These plants were given the monumental task of greeting visitors at my front door and they did mangificently! I didn't expect a second bloom from first year plantings, but they happily obliged. The stems are also a perfect length for cutting and the range of plant size makes planting them in a patch easy. I plan to purchase an additional patch to welcome my back door friends this year.

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Wow....Wow....Wow

I ordered 3 sets of the lavender patch (total of 18 plants) and they are gorgeous. I planted all of the other lavender plants along our driveway, in front of the fence and they are already taking off like wildflowers! The aroma is just beautiful (I practice aromatherapy as a hobby/side business and these plants are delightful) and the plants themselves look gorgeous. It's been raining like mad here on the east coast, but they've done wonderfully. They are gorgeous to look at and have added such a french-countryside-elegance to our side yard. We're very pleased. I highly recommend.

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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?

Download our ebook "Which Lavender is Right for you?"

 

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