2 English Lavender Live Plant Plugs – Lavandula Angustifolia Perennial Starter

Overview

Introduce the timeless elegance and captivating fragrance of English Lavender live plant (Lavandula Angustifolia) to your home or garden. This offering includes 2 robust, well-rooted perennial starter plugs, ready to be transplanted and thrive. Commonly known as true lavender, Lavandula Angustifolia is cherished for its vibrant purple flowers and distinctive silvery-green foliage, making it a favorite in gardens across the globe, especially in cooler climates. These starter plants provide a fantastic foundation for establishing a fragrant herb garden, a beautiful border, or a charming container display. Known for its hardiness and versatility, this lavandula angustifolia plant is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to their botanical collection.

Each plug-size seedling measures approximately 1 inch x 1 inch x 1 1/4 inches, providing a strong start for healthy growth. Whether you’re planning a new landscape feature or expanding your existing herb collection, these young plants are eager to flourish. The enchanting aroma of English Lavender is not only pleasant but also known for its calming properties, making it a wonderful plant to have near seating areas or windows. Prepare to enjoy the beauty and benefits of this exceptional perennial for many years to come.

Key Benefits

The English Lavender live plant offers a multitude of benefits, enhancing both your garden and lifestyle. Its robust nature and versatile applications make it a highly desirable choice for any plant enthusiast.

• Intensely Fragrant Flowers & Foliage: Lavandula Angustifolia is renowned for its strong, sweet scent, which emanates from both its delicate purple flowers and its soft, silvery-green leaves. This fragrance is perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere in your garden or home, and its aroma is central to its use in aromatherapy products.
• Drought & Cold Tolerant: Once established, this lavandula angustifolia plant is remarkably resilient, capable of withstanding periods of drought and colder temperatures. This makes it an ideal choice for gardeners in various climates, reducing the need for constant watering and protection.
• Great for Culinary, Craft, and Aromatherapy Purposes: The flowers and leaves of English Lavender can be used in a variety of ways, from flavoring baked goods and teas to creating sachets, potpourri, and essential oils. Its versatility extends its value far beyond its ornamental appeal.
• Attracts Bees and Butterflies: English Lavender is a fantastic pollinator magnet, drawing in beneficial bees and beautiful butterflies to your garden. This not only supports local ecosystems but also adds dynamic life and movement to your outdoor space.
• Rabbit and Deer Resistant: The strong scent and taste of lavender are generally unappealing to rabbits and deer, making it a natural deterrent for these common garden pests. This helps protect your other plants and ensures your lavender can grow undisturbed.
• Beautiful Silvery-Green Foliage: Even when not in bloom, the distinct silvery-green foliage provides year-round visual interest and acts as an attractive companion plant, contrasting beautifully with other garden plants.
• Perennial Growth: As a perennial, this perennial lavender starter will return year after year, providing continuous beauty and fragrance without the need for annual replanting, making it a sustainable and rewarding investment for your garden.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Ensuring the success of your English Lavender live plant requires attention to specific environmental conditions and care practices. These starter plugs are well-rooted and ready for transplanting into their final container or garden bed. If planting directly into the landscape, it’s recommended to establish them in a 3-5 inch pot first to allow the root system to strengthen before outdoor planting.

Sunlight: English Lavender thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce abundant blooms and maintain vigorous growth. Good air circulation is also crucial to prevent fungal issues. Watering: This plant prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought-tolerant once established. Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, but avoid overwatering, as constantly wet roots can lead to rot. Reduce watering frequency in cooler months. Soil: Plant in well-drained soil, ideally with a slightly alkaline pH. Sandy or gravelly soil types are often ideal as they prevent waterlogging. Avoid heavy clay soils unless amended with organic matter and grit to improve drainage. Temperature & Hardiness: English Lavender is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It can tolerate cooler climates and requires a period of cold dormancy to perform its best. Protect from extreme winter winds in colder zones. Fertilization: Lavender generally does not require heavy fertilization. A light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can be beneficial, but avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Pruning: We recommend pinching your lavender plant care 5-10 days after transplanting to encourage bushier growth. After the main bloom, cut back the spent flower stalks and about one-third of the foliage to encourage compact growth and sturdy stems for the following season.

Size & Details

This offering includes 2 individual perennial lavender starter plants, each provided as a small plug-size seedling. They come in a compact container measuring approximately 1 inch x 1 inch x 1 1/4 inches, ensuring they are well-rooted and ready for their next stage of growth. Upon maturity, English Lavender typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet and spreads about 2 to 3 feet wide, forming an attractive, mounding shrub. The growth rate is moderate, with plants generally reaching a substantial size within 1-2 years under optimal conditions. Flowering usually occurs in late spring to early summer, with a potential for a smaller second flush of blooms later in the season if promptly deadheaded. These young plants are perfect for starting a new garden bed, filling in gaps, or planting in larger pots for patio display.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this English Lavender live plant get? A: This English Lavender live plant typically grows to a mature size of 1 to 2 feet tall and spreads 2 to 3 feet wide, forming a compact, fragrant bush. Its size makes it versatile for various garden applications.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While English Lavender can be grown in containers and brought indoors during winter in very cold climates, it is primarily an outdoor plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil in gardens within USDA zones 5-9.
• Q: How much sunlight does this lavandula angustifolia plant need? A: This plant requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to ensure prolific flowering and healthy growth. Adequate sunlight is crucial for its aromatic properties.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, once established, English Lavender is relatively low-maintenance. It is drought-tolerant and pest-resistant, making it a good choice for gardeners seeking an easy-care, long-lasting perennial.
• Q: What condition will the perennial lavender starter arrive in? A: Your lavender will arrive as well-rooted starter plugs in small containers, ready for transplanting. While some minor stress from travel is normal, they are packed to ensure a healthy arrival.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this lavender? A: The best time to plant these starter plugs is in spring or early summer after the last frost, allowing them ample time to establish before the heat of summer or the cold of winter.
• Q: Can I use this lavender for cooking or aromatherapy? A: Absolutely! Lavandula Angustifolia is often referred to as true lavender and is highly prized for its culinary and medicinal uses, including aromatherapy, teas, and various dishes.
• Q: What type of soil does this lavender plant care best in? A: This lavender plant care thrives in well-drained soil, preferably sandy or gravelly, with a slightly alkaline pH. Good drainage is critical to prevent root rot and ensure plant health.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: English Lavender is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. If you are within these zones, it should survive winter outdoors. In colder zones, some winter protection or container growing may be necessary.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With proper care, these starter plants can begin to produce blooms in their first or second year. Established plants typically bloom from late spring to early summer.