English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) - This perennial herb is strikingly beautiful, with lush purple flowers perched atop bright green stalks. The blooms are sweet and aromatic, adding both colour and fragrance to the garden while attracting pollinators. English Lavender is popular in the kitchen, bringing delicate floral notes to baked goods, citrus drinks, and even modern lattes. Beyond its culinary uses, lavender is valued for its calming properties, often used to relieve stress, headaches, and anxiety. While it tolerates cold temperatures and light frost, lavender does not thrive in damp or humid climates.
90-200 days to maturity
40 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Cold stratification is recommended. Refrigerate seeds for 2–4 weeks before sowing to improve germination.
Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface or cover very lightly, as light can aid germination. Keep soil warm (18–21°C) and avoid overwatering. Seeds germinate slowly, typically in 14–21 days.
Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors after frost. Space plants 30–45 cm apart in full sun with very well-drained soil. Lavender prefers dry, low-fertility conditions once established.
