Infuse your garden with the timeless beauty and enchanting fragrance of Lavender Flower Seeds (Lavandula spp.). Renowned for their aromatic blooms and soothing properties, lavender plants are a delightful addition to any garden or landscape. With our premium quality lavender seeds, you can cultivate this versatile and hardy herb, perfect for both ornamental and practical uses.
Features
Fragrant Blooms: Lavender is celebrated for its aromatic flowers, which emit a calming, sweet fragrance.
Versatile Uses: Ideal for gardens, borders, and containers, lavender is also prized for its use in culinary, medicinal, and craft applications.
Attracts Pollinators: The beautiful, nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden.
Drought Tolerant: Once established, lavender is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in well-draining soil, making it a low-maintenance addition to any garden.
Hardy Perennial: Lavender is a hardy perennial plant that can live for many years with proper care, providing long-lasting beauty and fragrance.
Benefits
Aesthetic Appeal: Add elegance and charm to your garden with the vibrant purple, blue, or pink flowers of lavender.
Aromatic Delight: Enjoy the soothing and relaxing aroma of lavender, which can be used in sachets, potpourri, and essential oils.
Culinary Uses: Lavender can be used to flavor a variety of dishes, including baked goods, teas, and savory recipes.
Medicinal Properties: Known for its calming and healing properties, lavender is often used in aromatherapy and natural remedies.
Pollinator Friendly: Support local ecosystems by attracting bees and butterflies to your garden with lavender's fragrant blooms.
Planting Instructions
Timing: Start sowing lavender seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Soil Preparation: Lavender thrives in well-draining, sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. Amend heavy soils with sand or gravel to improve drainage.
Sowing Depth: Sow seeds on the surface of the soil and lightly cover them with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite.
Sunlight: Choose a sunny location for planting. Lavender requires full sun, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination. Once established, water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Growing and Care
Spacing: Space lavender plants 12-18 inches apart to ensure good air circulation and prevent fungal diseases.
Fertilization: Lavender prefers low to moderate fertility. Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.
Pruning: Prune lavender plants annually after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems.
Pest and Disease Management: Lavender is generally pest-resistant. Ensure proper spacing and air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
Harvesting and Usage
Harvesting Flowers: Harvest lavender flowers just as they start to open for the best fragrance. Cut the stems in the morning after the dew has dried.
Drying: Hang lavender stems upside down in a dark, dry, and well-ventilated area to dry. Store dried flowers in airtight containers.
Culinary Applications: Use fresh or dried lavender flowers to flavor baked goods, teas, and savory dishes.
Crafts and Aromatherapy: Create sachets, potpourri, or essential oils with your harvested lavender for a variety of aromatic uses
