Lavender - Lavandula Angustifolia

Lavandula Angustifolia

Bee-friendly with purple flowers and unique fragrance, drought-resistant, ideal for aromatic gardens and landscapes.

Product Information

Latin Name Lavandula Angustifolia
Category Ornamental Plants
Stock Code BTN-020
Height 0.3-0.8 m
Pot Type Plastic / Soil
Sale Type Single / Group

Features

Climate Resistance High (-20°C / -4°F)
Watering Needs Low (drought-tolerant)
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Usage Area Outdoor
Blooming June-August
Bee Friendly Yes

Product Description

Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia), native to Mediterranean, is an aromatic plant beloved for thousands of years with its unique fragrance and purple flowers. Known as 'English Lavender' or 'True Lavender', this species is a fundamental plant of perfumery, cosmetics and aromatherapy. Important food source for bees and butterflies, provides biodiversity in organic gardening. Indispensable for low-maintenance landscape designs with its drought and poor soil tolerance.

Detailed Specifications

Flower Purple-blue, spike-shaped
Leaf Grey-green, narrow, aromatic
Growth Form Compact rounded shrub
Blooming Duration 4-6 weeks
Lifespan 10-15 years

Care & Growing

Watering

Needs little water. Natural rain sufficient after establishment. Overwatering causes root rot.

Soil

Lime, stony, poor and very well-drained soil. Doesn't like rich and moist soil.

Fertilizing

Usually unnecessary. Excess fertilizer causes leggy growth and less flowering.

Pruning

Cut 1/3 after flowering. Don't cut to old woody parts in spring.

Winter Preparation

Tolerates to -20°C. If dead wood seen at base in harsh winters, prune to living green in spring.

Usage Areas

  • Aromatic and sensory gardens
  • Landscape borders and edging plants
  • Road and pathway side arrangements
  • Xeriscape designs
  • Ground cover and slope covering
  • Bee and butterfly gardens
  • Lavender fields and agro-tourism

Frequently Asked Questions

June-August is main blooming period. Varies by variety and climate. Can flower again slightly in autumn with second pruning.

Before flowers fully open, make bunches in bud stage and hang upside down in dark, airy place. Dries in 2-3 weeks.

From insufficient pruning. Gets woody and ugly if not cut 1/3 after flowering each year. Hard to get new shoots from woody parts.

Yes, commercial production especially in Isparta, Burdur and Thrace regions. Mediterranean climate is ideal.

Yes, its strong scent keeps most pests away. Even used as trap plant to protect other plants.

Delivery and Logistics

Our Lavender plants available for single or bulk purchase. Can be procured in large quantities for landscape projects.

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