Lavender Angustifolia Forever Blue, also known as English Lavender, is native to the Mediterranean Basin. It grows 14-24 inches tall with an upright habit. Hardy in zones 6-9, dark blue pepper flowers bloom summer through fall after establishing the plant in the first year. Usda Certified Lavender Angustifolia Forever Blue is an organic lavender option, excellent for culinary use, potpourri, and sachets. This plant is also attractive and aromatic in landscape borders and rock gardens or mass planted as a low hedge. It flourishes in full sun and requires little care.
This Variety Also Available as Non-Organic
Usda Certified Lavender Angustifolia Forever Blue Selling Tips
Sell Organic Lavender Angustifolia to customers looking for a more naturally grown lavender for the herb garden or landscape. This plant offers many benefits to your customer, from simple care to attractive dark blue flowers. English Lavender is excellent for culinary and aromatic use and is a low-maintenance plant in any landscape. It does well in full sun with little water and minimal care.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant Usda Certified Lavender Angustifolia Forever Blue in well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during the first year and expect flowering the second year.
2. Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Prune back to 8" in the fall every few years.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Organic Lavender Angustifolia Forever Blue, use well-drained soil with medium feed (150-200 ppm N) and a pH of 5.8-6.2. Plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container. Lavender benefits from one pinch 5-10 days after transplanting. It can be prone to leaf spot and root rot.
Flowering
Masses of long spikes with small dark blue pepper flowers bloom from summer to fall.
Pinching
Pinch once, 5-10 days after transplanting.
Spacing
Space to allow for adequate airflow and sun penetration down to the soil of each plant.
Height Control
We do not recommend using chemical growth regulators on herbs or organic plants.
Pests
This plant isn't prone to pests.
Disease
Usda Certified Lavender Angustifolia Forever Blue can be prone to leaf spot and root rot. Avoid fungus and rot diseases by watering at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry out during the day, providing sufficient airflow and ventilation in the greenhouse, and spacing containers to allow sunlight to reach each pot.
Planting Usda Certified Lavender Angustifolia Forever Blue Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Usda Certified Organic Herbs Lavender Angustifolia Forever Blue Quick Reference Guide
Bloom Period | Summer |
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Color | Dark Blue Pepper |
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Habit | Upright |
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Height | 14-24 inches |
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Light | Full Sun |
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Minimum Temp | 50 |
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Perennial Zone | Zones 6-9 |
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Water Needs | Light |
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Patented Plant | No |
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