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

English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'SuperBlue'

English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'SuperBlue') is an evergreen shrub beloved for its enchanting sweet scent and vibrant purple flowers. It has long, slender leaves and deep-purple flower heads that bloom from late spring to mid-summer. This variety of lavender is extremely fragrant, making it a great addition to any garden. It's a relatively low-maintenance plant that requires full to partial sun and well-drained soil. It is an ideal herb for culinary use as well as for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. The SuperBlue variety has particularly strong essential oils and an intense deep blue color, making it a particularly striking choice for a natural, romantic garden.

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:

blue,purple Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

English Lavender requires moist soil but needs to be well-drained, so it does not do well in standing water. It prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.7 and 7.0. Water your English Lavender regularly. When the top 2 inches of the soil feels dry, it's time to water. Avoid over-watering, as this can cause root rot. If you are planting in a container, check the moisture in the soil every few days. In summer, English Lavender requires frequent watering, especially in hot climates. Watering in the morning is best; this will give the plant plenty of time to send its roots deep into the moisture below the surface. During winter, lavender doesn't need as much water. If the days have been hot and sunny, then it will require more water. In cold winter climates, English Lavender usually only needs occasional light watering https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/watering-lavender.htm.

sunlight

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'SuperBlue”) does best in full sunlight, meaning it should receive at least 8-10 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the summer months, it may even benefit from a few hours of afternoon shade if it's in a spot that is especially sunny. When grown in containers, English lavender should be moved to a sunny location during the summer months. During the winter months, English lavender should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

pruning

English Lavender should be pruned in early spring, before the new growth appears. Prune lightly, removing any dead stems and shaping the plant as desired. When pruning, take care not to remove more than a third of the plant. Pruning helps to keep it compact and encourages new growth. If English Lavender becomes overgrown, it can be cut back hard in late winter. This will result in a fuller, bushier plant in the following season.