It features narrow, gray-green foliage year-round. Within two-to-five years, this bushy perennial grows up to 16 — 18 inches 41 — 46 cm tall and 24 — 30 inches 61 — 76 cm wide.
The toothed, gray-green leaves of Lavendula dentata smell like a cross between regular lavender and rosemary. Its somewhat fragrant flowers feature light, bluish-purple flowerheads, topped with similarly-colored petals. While this variety typically blooms from early summer to fall, it can potentially bloom almost all year round in the right conditions.
It tends to grow 24 — 36 inches 61 — 91 cm tall and 36 — 48 inches 91 — cm wide. According to mountainvalleygrowers. On the long stems of this bushy, show-stopping variety sit bulbous flowerheads topped with lighter-colored, feather-shaped petals. Featuring evergreen, aromatic, gray-green foliage, L.
Plant Lust recommends it for Zones 6a — 9b. This exotic-looking lavender from the Canary Islands grows 3 — 4 feet It features bright green, fern-like foliage and irregularly-shaped, bluish-purple flowers. This variety blooms practically all year round in mild climates.
Also called French lace lavender, this variety quickly grows 1 — 2 feet 30 — 61 cm tall and wide. It features fragrant, gray-green, fern-like foliage and produces bluish-purple petals on elongated flowerheads. This variety blooms year-round in areas with warm winters.
This unique-looking lavender grows about 2 feet 61 cm high and 4 feet cm wide. Its gray-green, fern-like foliage is lacey, fragrant, and fuzzy. Its flower stems can reach 3 feet 91 cm tall and sport bluish-purple flowers spring through summer. In mild climates, L. Pinnata can bloom year-round. Pinnata for Zones 9 — Why not enjoy the benefits of two lavenders in one plant? Here are three heat-loving hybrids recommended for Florida:.
A cross between cold-tolerant English lavender and heat-tolerant Portuguese lavender, this round-looking hybrid can survive cold winters AND hot summers. Phenomenal lavender grows 24 — 30 inches 60 — 75 cm tall and about 36 inches 90 cm wide with narrow, aromatic, gray-green leaves. Its bluish-purple flowers bloom in midsummer and sometimes again in late summer or fall. Burpee recommends Phenomenal Lavender for Zones 5 — 9.
Also called Meerlo lavender, this evergreen hybrid is a cross between L. Its highly fragrant, narrow, slightly serrated leaves are grayish-green in the center and edged in yellow or creamy off-white. This lavender grows 24 — 36 inches 61 — 91 cm tall and about as wide. It produces fragrant, pale lavender-blue flowers in summer. Though it only blooms once, and not prolifically, its flowers are larger than those of other lavenders.
Allardii is a perennial in Zones 8 — Thought to be a cross between L. In mild climates, GCG lavender produces spikes of soft, bluish-purple flowers almost year-round and is particularly appreciated for its winter flowers. In cooler regions, it blooms throughout the summer. GCG lavender tolerates heat and humidity well.
For partially-shaded areas or indoor gardening, consider planting Mona Lavender. Mona Lavender grows about 12 — 24 inches 30 — 60 cm tall and wide.
It produces tubular, lavender-purple flowers in autumn, keeping them through winter under the right conditions. Its evergreen leaves are glossy, tooth-edged, and dark green on the top. Use window light rather than a grow light, as Mona Lavender depends on seasonally reduced daylight to bloom. In general, lavender prefers almost desert-like conditions. It thrives with at least six hours of direct sunlight and prefers dry, sandy, alkaline soil. While it can tolerate a pH of 6, it does best in the range of 6.
Since excessive water can kill lavender , Florida growers should plant it in containers or raised beds to optimize drainage. Also, planting lavender 36 inches apart can prevent fungal infections from humidity. Jason shares his recipe for success: When we planted our plants we started by removing stumps and roots and then we did our best to level the dirt. Then we put down the weed fabric. One of the things I failed to realize was that it can get way too hot, and it holds in moisture. So just something to consider.
This is perhaps the only thing that saved our fabric from Hurricane Michael. Soak the seeds for about 12 hours in the water and for another 2 hours with Gibberellin a growth regulator that can be purchased at agricultural supplies stores before sowing.
Then place on the top of the soil with grass or plastic film to keep the soil moist. It usually takes about 3 weeks for plants to germinate. Water twice a day in a small amount to keep the soil moist, helping the seedlings grow.
The stones will encourage better drainage, and the lime increases the alkalinity of the soil and bone meal, while manure helps lavender grow better. Then cover the mixture with a layer of soil and prepare to transfer the seedlings to the pot or the ground. We should transfer lavenders when they have reached 5 — 10 cm high.
Shake gently to remove any soil from the roots before putting it in a habitat. If lavenders are transferred with bare roots, it will help them adapt quickly to the new habitat and grow faster. Side note: Make sure that when transferring the pots, the lavender roots are not in contact with the soil mixture. Carefully place the lavender into the prepared habitat.
Then, add some soil to the space around the roots and pat around. In case you are planting your lavender in a big garden with a large number, each lavender needs a space of an inch and a half apart from each other.
This helps to ensure the space for lavender to grow well. Lavender is a plant that only needs fertilizing once a year. The fertilizer mixture for lavender is the bone meal and manure. The best time to fertilize a newly planted lavender is after the first watering.
But make sure that the soil is dry before fertilizing your lavender plants. Lavender only needs to be watered once or twice a week for the first 2 years. It should be a sufficient amount and not too much as it can cause waterlogging, making the roots rot.
It is best to water every 7 — 10 days. Pruning lavender is essential to help it blossom, stimulate new branches, and keep it from getting too old. Lavender should be pruned at least once a year in the early spring and harvest season. When pruning, we should cut about one-third of the plant to avoid affecting the development of new shoots.
Side note: For potted plants , if you are not growing indoors , in cold winters, you should bring them inside. Also, if this is the first time you have planted this type of flower, you can consult some master gardeners to grow and care better.
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