COMMON LAVENDER, SPIKE BROAK LEAF FRAGRANT LAVENDER
Lavender latifolia
SKU: 2232-010
Description
Lavandula latifolia, known as broadleaved lavender, spike lavender, aspic lavender or Portuguese lavender, is native to the western Mediterranean region, from central Portugal to northern Italy (Liguria) through Spain and southern France.
Lavandula latifolia is a strongly aromatic shrub growing to 30–80 cm tall. The leaves are evergreen, 3–6 cm long and 5–8 mm broad. The scent of Lavandula latifolia is stronger than Lavandula angustifolia scent.
The flowers are pale lilac, produced on spikes 2–5 cm long. Flowers from June to September, depending on weather.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Sun
Height: 80cm
Hardiness zones: 6-9
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Obtain a planting container that has holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Place the seeds just under the surface of your growing medium, and water. Place your container at room temperature for 1 week (they will not grow yet), and then place them in a refrigerator for 4-6 weeks. Once the cold period is completed, place the container back at room temperature for them to germinate. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this entire germination period. Seedlings will sprout a few weeks, or occasionally several months, after the warming period. They require some patience, but are well worth the effort!
These seeds can also be planted in a cold frame outdoors in very early spring, while the temperatures are still cold and fluctuating, as long as you are able to keep the soil consistently moist. They will still need several weeks to germinate.
Description
Lavandula latifolia, known as broadleaved lavender, spike lavender, aspic lavender or Portuguese lavender, is native to the western Mediterranean region, from central Portugal to northern Italy (Liguria) through Spain and southern France.
Lavandula latifolia is a strongly aromatic shrub growing to 30–80 cm tall. The leaves are evergreen, 3–6 cm long and 5–8 mm broad. The scent of Lavandula latifolia is stronger than Lavandula angustifolia scent.
The flowers are pale lilac, produced on spikes 2–5 cm long. Flowers from June to September, depending on weather.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Sun
Height: 80cm
Hardiness zones: 6-9
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Obtain a planting container that has holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Place the seeds just under the surface of your growing medium, and water. Place your container at room temperature for 1 week (they will not grow yet), and then place them in a refrigerator for 4-6 weeks. Once the cold period is completed, place the container back at room temperature for them to germinate. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this entire germination period. Seedlings will sprout a few weeks, or occasionally several months, after the warming period. They require some patience, but are well worth the effort!
These seeds can also be planted in a cold frame outdoors in very early spring, while the temperatures are still cold and fluctuating, as long as you are able to keep the soil consistently moist. They will still need several weeks to germinate.
