Description

Mr Fothergill’s Lavender French Lavender Seeds, Unusual scented leaves and flowers. *French Lavender is hardy to approx. -5°C. in well drained soil and a sheltered position. Protection with a winter mulch of straw or peat is beneficial.

Sow indoors 0.5cm deep in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse or on a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 21-42 days. Transplant individually when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. (Always hold seedlings by a leaf, never by the stem.) Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts) before planting out 40cm apart. If plants are large enough to transplant outside in autumn, they are best protected with cloches through the winter. *French Lavender is hardy to approx. -5°C. in well drained soil and a sheltered position. Alternatively plant out the following spring.

• A hardy shrub*, flowers the year after sowing
• Compact shrub with virtually evergreen, aromatic leaves
• Perfect for borders, containers and cottage gardens

Sow time: Feb-Jun
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Sep