Lavender, Munstead (Lavandula angustifolia var. munstead) packet of 50 seeds, organic

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$3.95

Family:  Mint (Lamiaceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 9

This is a Northern-hardy dwarf strain of English Lavender that bears thick racemes of blue flowers to 18 inches.  The plant is preferred by landscapers because of its compact form, cold-hardiness, heat tolerance and great longevity.  Plants prefer full sun and a dry to mesic, well-drained soil.  Commonly grown in open fields or as landscape plants, mellowing the corners and curbs between buildings, driveways and sidewalks.  They are tough to the sun but not particularly cold hardy, and should be trimmed back in the fall to prevent large amounts of snow from accumulating on them.  Gardeners in northern climes will want to pot them up and bring them in for the winter.   Seed is very hard and will benefit from a brisk sandpaper stratification, followed by sowing on sandy soil in the light, kept moist and cool until germination, which can take 4 to 6 weeks.  Once the seedlings gain a healthy size, transplant them to quarts, grow them on that way for some weeks, with a sharp eye out for snails and slugs, then transplant again up to gallons, always freeing the roots at transplant and using a rich but fast draining mix.  Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart.

50 seeds per packet, Certified Organically Grown

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  1. Question

    Niki

    Does this cold hardy lavender offer the same scent as
    “standard” lavender? I have a terrible time overwintering lavender & am considering this variety or the Czech variety you sell. Thank you Niki D.

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Niki, Thanks for contacting. Yes, these give excellent lavender aromatics. One trick that I find helps in overwintering lavenders, besides the obvious full sun against a south wall, is the sand mulch. Very useful! Richo

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    Timothy Wargo

    How cold hardy is munstead lavender? I live in Anchorage, AK and wondering if plants are likely to winter-over outside or may need to be brought inside during the winter. Some winters get down to -20 F here. Thanks!

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      Richo Cech

      Hi Timothy, Thanks for contacting! if you click on the picture you get the monograph that gives the zone information. Anchorage is too cold for lavender. Richo

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    Lauren Tarulli

    Lauren Tarulli

    Almost every single one of these seeds germinated. I trust this company as a small nursery owner and have purchased over 12 packets of these seeds!

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