Lavender stoechas

Hardy Shrub

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens, Dried Flowers, Wildlife Garden
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 36 inches

Description

Flaring petals from compact bracts crown slender stems. Very attractive bushes of aromatic grey/green foliage. Favoured by citizens of the Roman Empire for fragrance. Easy to grow and trouble free.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

 Customer Rating

Reviews
French Lavender
By Marilyn Hadley 18-06-2011
I bought French Lavender seeds, 50 in a pack. All my friends had bought French Lavender plants, but they were quite expensive. So I thought I would have a try with the seeds. It stated on the packet seeds could be slow to germinate, between 1 - 5 months and if germination did not occur in the given time, place in fridge. All 50 of my seeds germinated within 1 week and they are happily growing up. It looks like I am going to have 50 French Lavender Plants for under £3.00. What a bargain that was.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Sow at any time of year. Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 60-65F (15-18C) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this return to the recommended germination temperature. If germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks return to the fridge for a further 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring. Space the plants 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Aftercare

Prefers a well drained soil.