Lavender multifida

Lavender multifida

1 packet (100 seeds) @ $3.55

Catalog Code: 3145

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Lavender multifida

Hardy Shrub

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Height: 30 inches
  • Germination: Experience Useful
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Edible flowers,flowers in first year,scented
  • Ideal for: Border

Description

A special species because of its oregano scent and beautifully dissected, fern-like silver foliage. Quick to flower from seed with tall slender stems and long flower bracts of violet-blue, usually in threes.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:any time of the year.

Sow in trays, pots of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 15-18°C (60-65F). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 15-18°C (60-65F) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 6 weeks. After this return to the recommended germination temperature. If germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks return to the fridge for a further 6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately seed show signs of germinating.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Aftercare Instructions

Prefers a well drained soil.