purple-blue spiky, velvety flowers with slender, long, green stems

English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'KERLAVANGEM' SWEET ROMANCE

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'KERLAVANGEM' SWEET ROMANCE) is a sweet-scented, aromatic herb. Growing up to 2 feet in height, it features soft woody-green foliage and long stems that produce bluish-purple flowers during the mid-summer. This variety of lavender is resistant to extreme cold temperatures and can bloom continuously throughout the season. Its fragrant blooms provide an excellent source of nectar for birds and bees. Additionally, English lavender is well suited for potting and can be used in a variety of ways: the flowers make a great addition to floral arrangements; dried, they can be used to make essential oils, soaps, and fragrance sachets; they can also be used in baking, infusions, and teas.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Purple Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained

Fruits:

brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Care Level:

Medium

watering

English lavender should be watered lightly but consistently. It is best to water deeply, 2 to 3 times per week, when the soil feels dry approximately 1 to 2 inches deep. During the hottest days of summer, it may benefit from an extra water during peak times. Be careful not to overwater however - too much moisture can cause the plant to become root-bound.

sunlight

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'KERLAVANGEM' SWEET ROMANCE) requires full sun to thrive and flower. It needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably during the morning hours. This plant species is cold-hardy and can tolerate temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius for brief periods. To promote abundant flowering, provide English lavender plants with full sun during the entire day in the hot summer months of June to August; if summers are mild, then providing full sun exposure until early to mid-afternoon is good enough.

pruning

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'KERLAVANGEM' SWEET ROMANCE) should be pruned twice a year. The first pruning should take place in late winter in early spring, after the plant has gone into dormancy, usually in February. During this period, the old stems can be cut back to just above the new buds forming at the base of the plant. This helps encourage a bushy, full shape and stimulates new growth. The second pruning should be done shortly after blooming, usually in late spring or early summer, to cut back any remaining old stems and to help keep the plant looking neat and tidy. Be sure to only prune flowers that have already peaked so the plant has enough time to regrow any flowers that were removed. As a general guide, English lavender should not be pruned more than 2 times a year, and only prune around 1-third of the plants growth at a time to avoid stressing the plant.