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Lavender (French)

Lavandula stoechas | French Lavender, Spanish Lavender

Flaring petals

Very attractive bushes of aromatic grey/green foliage

Easy to grow and trouble free

This product is produced and supplied in association with Thompson & Morgan

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Flaring petals from compact bracts crown slender stems. Very attractive bushes of aromatic grey/green foliage. Favoured by citizens of the Roman Empire for fragrance. Easy to grow and trouble free.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.


1 packet (50 lavender seeds) (TKA24284)

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. Sow at any time of year. 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.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring. Space the plants 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Prefers a well drained soil.

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