Lavender angustifolia Hidcote

Lavender angustifolia Hidcote

1 packet (50 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 9538

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Lavender angustifolia Hidcote

Hardy Shrub

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Height: 24 inches
  • Germination: Experience Useful
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Edible flowers
  • Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden, Dried Flower, Edging, Wildlife

Description

Violet-blue compact spikes. Grey-green fragrant foliage. Makes low, thick hedge.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:any time of year.

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C). 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 60-65F (15-18C) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 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 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds 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.