Lavandula angustifolia ‘TWICKLE PURPLE’ The largest plant we have ever recorded on the farm growing to 67″ in diameter in full bloom with 22″ stem spikes. This variety tends to bloom late in the season up until August. Some plants have been known to flower on only half the lavender hedge.
What is the largest growing lavender?
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) French lavender is more delicate in smell and color than other lavenders. The blooms last the longest out of any type of lavender, throughout the entire summer and potentially through fall. This variety is quite large and will grow two to three feet tall and wide.
Which lavender grows the best?
Great lavenders to grow
- Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
- Lavandula angustifolia ‘Little Lottie’
- Lavandula angustifolia ‘Lady Anne’
- Lavandula angustifolia ‘Lullaby Blue’
- Lavandula stoechas ‘Willow Vale’
- Lavandula stoechas ‘Fathead’
- Lavandula x intermedia ‘Edelweiss’
- Lavandula x intermedia ‘Gros Bleu’
Which lavender grows the fastest?
Sweet Lavender
Sweet Lavender is Lavender in the extreme. The greenest leaves, the greatest size, the fastest growth, and the longest flower wands are all great reasons for having this Lavender in the garden.
How do you make lavender grow bigger?
To increase the amount lavender blooms, plant lavender in full sun, with sandy soil and prune in the Spring to stimulate more growth to support more blooms. Watering lavender too frequently and adding fertilizer can stress the plant which causes fewer blooms.
Is French or English lavender better?
English lavender is typically the most appealing variety when it comes to scent and is similar to rosemary. French lavender has a stronger fragrance with more pine notes, making it a popular choice for cleaning and home products. No smell is “better” than the other, it is largely based on individual preference.
Which lavender smells the strongest?
The most fragrant Lavender plants are the Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia). Several cultivars of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) are also prized for their delightful scent. Lavandula x intermedia, also called Lavandin, is a hybrid cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia.
What is the longest blooming lavender?
A: Two of the longest blooming kinds of lavender are Lavandula angustifolia ‘Irene Doyle’ and the hybrid L. ‘Goodwin Creek Grey. ‘ The best way to have lavender blooming all summer is to plant several different kinds that bloom sequentially.
Which is easier to grow English or French lavender?
All lavenders prefer alkaline soils up to pH 8 but they will live in Neutral soils (pH 7) and tolerate mild acidity but English lavenders tend to grow better then French lavenders in these conditions.
Which lavender is best for borders?
Some of the best lavenders for hedges in the lavender Angustifolia family include:
- Betty’s Blue.
- Folgate.
- Miss Katherine.
- Munstead.
- Nana Alba.
- Rosea.
- Royal Purple.
- Royal Velvet.
How long does it take for lavender to grow to full size?
That’s true if you over water lavender, too. How big do you want your lavender to be when it’s full grown? It takes lavender around three years to grow to its full size.
What is the difference between French and Spanish lavender?
Spanish lavender has straight leaves, while French lavender has leaves with “toothed” edges. The other differences between these two lavenders include their size, the color of their flowers, when they bloom, and how well they tolerate the cold.
How far apart should I plant lavender?
This beautiful, fragrant herb is a great addition to raised beds, in-ground gardens, and growing in containers. Space lavender plants 12 to 18 inches apart in an area with plenty of sunlight and sandy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.7 to 7.3.
What happens if you don’t prune lavender?
Prune for healthier lavender plants
An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant’s lifespan.
Does lavender spread fast?
Lavender, if you didn’t know, is a fast grower and is going to spread very quickly. You need to understand that this plant tends to grow very quickly as long as you provide it with appropriate amounts of care and nutrients.
Can I cut lavender back to the ground?
Never cut them back, hoping to stimulate new growth. The plant cannot produce new growth from the woody parts. When you’re pruning woody lavender plants, it’s also a good idea not to prune all of the plant at the same time. Instead, work slowly, trimming back each branch, but never cutting into the brown wood.
What is the hardiest variety of lavender?
English lavender species
The English lavender species (Lavandula angustifolia) are the most hardy of all lavender species, able to tolerate winter frosts, snow, wind and deer and rabbit resistance. English lavenders are hardy to zone 5 and can be grown in a temperate climate.
How big does French lavender get?
12 to 36 inches tall
French lavender plants grow to form a mound that can reach 12 to 36 inches tall and 48 to 60 inches wide. It needs full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil to reach its full potential. Prune French lavender plants at the end of the season to keep them attractive and maintain a manageable size.
How do you make lavender smell stronger?
Another great tip for keeping your dried lavender plants scented much longer, is to add some lavender essential oil to the flowers to rejuvenate the scent once it starts to fade. You can also squeeze or crush the flowers to release their scent.
Why is my lavender not fragrant?
The reason lavenders do not smell is usually to do with a lack of sunlight or soil that is too fertile. The less sun a lavender receives, the less flowers and oils will be produced which ultimately limits the lavenders smell. Lavenders need full sun and low to medium fertility soils to produce the best fragrance.
Is lavender toxic to dogs?
First of all, the ASPCA considers lavender to be toxic to dogs (as well as cats and horses). If ingested, the plant can cause nausea, vomiting, and inappetence. These symptoms can be traced to a single dangerous component known as linalool.