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Lavandula stoechas
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French lavender | ||||||||||||
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The true French lavender. Heads of tiny fragrant purple flowers topped by rosy-purple tracts in late spring and summer. Very aromatic. NOTE: Plants offered winter 2018/19 are best overwintered in a frost-free greenhouse. |
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Sow very thinly from late winter to early spring, in a seed tray or pots, covering with a light sprinkling of sieved compost or fine vermiculite (light will aid germination), in a greenhouse. Keep the compost moist, but never waterlogged. Germination should occur in 21-30 days. Some sources recommend stratifying the seed in a fridge for a few weeks, but this should not really be necessary. To prevent legginess, ensure that seedlings receive enough light. Wait until they have a few sets of true leaves before transplanting into small pots or modules. Pinch out the young plants to encourage branching. When plants are 3 or 4 inches tall they will be ready to harden off and plant out, 12-24in/30-60cm apart. Make sure that you choose a sunny, sheltered site with well-drained soil, as lavender does not like to have wet feet. |