Overview

Transform your garden into a fragrant oasis with this stunning pair of phenomenal lavender live plant specimens. Known for their robust growth and captivating aroma, these lavender plants are a true garden delight. Lavender, a member of the mint family, is cherished for its beautiful purple flowers and its soothing, aromatic properties. These particular plants are known for being exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance, making them an ideal choice for both seasoned gardeners and those just starting their green-thumb journey. Whether you’re looking to create a serene garden bed, an aromatic border, or enhance your herb collection, these live lavender plants promise to deliver beauty and fragrance season after season. They are shipped as live plants, ready to be transplanted into your garden or containers.

The ‘Phenomenal’ variety of lavender is celebrated for its exceptional cold hardiness and heat tolerance, ensuring it thrives in a wide range of climates. With its silvery-green foliage and vibrant purple flower spikes, it provides continuous visual appeal from late spring through summer. This easy-to-grow perennial herb will quickly establish itself, producing an abundance of blooms even in its first growing season. Prepare to enjoy not only the aesthetic beauty but also the delightful scent that attracts pollinators and creates a calming atmosphere around your home.

Key Benefits

Investing in these phenomenal lavender live plant specimens brings a multitude of advantages to your home and garden. Their inherent qualities make them a wise choice for anyone looking to add beauty, fragrance, and utility to their outdoor spaces.

• Exceptional Fragrance: Enjoy the classic, calming scent of lavender that fills your garden and can be harvested for sachets, potpourri, or essential oils. The strong aroma is a natural deterrent to many garden pests while attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Hardy and Resilient: These lavender plants are known for their robust nature, tolerating various conditions and bouncing back year after year. They are excellent subjects for those looking for hardy lavender plants that can withstand different temperatures and environments, requiring minimal fuss once established.
• Low Maintenance: Perfect for beginner gardeners, these plants require little attention once established. They are drought-tolerant and generally resistant to pests and diseases, allowing you to enjoy their beauty without constant upkeep.
• Abundant Blooms: Experience a profusion of beautiful purple flowers throughout the growing season. These prolific bloomers create a stunning visual display and provide ample material for crafts, culinary uses, or fresh bouquets.
• Attracts Pollinators: Support your local ecosystem by attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden. The vibrant flowers and sweet nectar provide a valuable food source for these essential garden helpers.
• Versatile Use: Plant them in garden beds, borders, rock gardens, or containers. The compact yet substantial growth habit makes them suitable for a variety of landscaping designs, and they pair well with many other sun-loving perennials.
• Culinary and Medicinal Properties: Beyond their beauty, lavender flowers and leaves can be used in culinary dishes, teas, and homemade remedies, adding a unique flavor and soothing properties. This makes them a truly fragrant lavender herb with practical applications.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your phenomenal lavender live plant is straightforward, especially given its hardy nature. To ensure optimal growth and a profusion of fragrant blooms, providing the right environmental conditions is key. Lavender thrives in full sun, meaning it needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Choose a location in your garden that receives ample sun exposure throughout the day. Good air circulation is also important to prevent fungal issues, so avoid overly crowded planting areas. When planting, ensure the crown of the plant is at soil level, and water thoroughly after transplanting to help it settle in.

The most critical aspect of lavender care is proper watering and soil. Lavender prefers well-draining soil and is highly susceptible to root rot if left in soggy conditions. A sandy or gravelly loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5-7.5) is ideal. If your soil is heavy clay, amend it with sand, gravel, or organic matter to improve drainage. Water newly planted lavender regularly until it is established, typically for the first few weeks. Once established, lavender is quite drought-tolerant and requires infrequent watering, especially in cooler climates. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common mistake when trying to grow lavender outdoors, so err on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering.

Pruning is essential for maintaining the shape, vigor, and bloom production of your fragrant lavender herb. Light pruning after the first flush of flowers can encourage a second bloom. A more significant prune should be done in early spring, removing about one-third of the plant’s height, focusing on leggy or woody stems. Avoid cutting into old wood that has no leaves, as this can inhibit new growth. Fertilization is rarely needed for lavender once established, as it prefers lean soil. If your soil is very poor, a light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring can be beneficial, but avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which can lead to lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Regarding pests and diseases, lavender is generally quite resistant due to its strong scent, but ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew in humid conditions.

Size & Details

Each order includes two (2) vibrant phenomenal lavender live plant specimens, ready to bring their beauty and aroma to your garden. These plants are typically shipped at a size ranging from 5 to 7 inches tall, measured from the top of the soil to the tip of the foliage. This size ensures they are well-rooted and established enough to thrive once transplanted, yet compact enough for safe shipping. As perennial herbs, they are designed to return year after year, growing more robust with each season. Upon maturity, you can expect these plants to reach an impressive size of 2 to 3 feet in both height and spread, creating a substantial and impactful presence in your landscape.

These hardy lavender plants are delivered in nursery pots, ensuring their root systems are protected and hydrated during transit. They are ready to be planted directly into your garden beds, borders, or larger decorative containers upon arrival. With proper care, they will rapidly establish themselves and begin to produce their characteristic fragrant blooms, often within their first growing season. Their mature size makes them excellent candidates for low hedges, mass plantings, or as focal points in a Mediterranean-style garden. The vigorous growth habit and abundant flowering capacity make them a rewarding addition to any outdoor space.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: Each phenomenal lavender live plant can reach a mature size of 2 to 3 feet in both height and spread. They are shipped at a smaller, manageable size of 5 to 7 inches, ready to grow robustly in your garden.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: These lavender plants are shipped in standard nursery pots, which protect their root systems during transit and make them easy to transplant upon arrival.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This lavender variety is specifically a hardy outdoor plant. It thrives in full sun and is well-suited for garden beds, borders, and outdoor containers, making it perfect for those looking to grow lavender outdoors.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: To flourish and produce abundant blooms, this lavender requires full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, this phenomenal lavender live plant is known for being low-maintenance and beginner-friendly. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and generally resistant to pests and diseases, making lavender plant care simple.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your live plants will arrive carefully packaged to ensure they are healthy and ready to plant. They will be in nursery pots with their root systems intact and hydrated.
• Q: Can I use this fragrant lavender herb in cooking? A: Yes, the flowers of this lavender plant are culinary grade and can be used to add a unique, aromatic flavor to various dishes, desserts, and beverages.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: These vigorous plants often produce abundant blooms even in their first growing season, typically from late spring through summer, especially with good sun exposure.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The ‘Phenomenal’ lavender is known for its excellent cold hardiness, making it suitable for a wide range of USDA zones. It is considered one of the most resilient hardy lavender plants available.
• Q: What type of soil does it prefer? A: Lavender prefers well-draining soil, ideally a sandy or gravelly loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Avoid heavy, water-retentive soils to prevent root rot.