Overview

Transform your outdoor space with the delightful aroma and visual charm of the Provence lavender live plant. This offering includes two healthy starter plants of the popular Lavandula intermedia ‘Provence’ variety, each measuring 4-6 inches tall. Known for its robust growth and abundant, long lavender-blue flower spikes, Provence lavender live plant is a favorite among gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet highly rewarding perennial. It’s an excellent choice for creating a sensory garden, attracting beneficial pollinators, or adding a touch of classic elegance to borders and containers. These young plants, shipped bare-root for safe transit, are ready to be planted and will flourish into magnificent, fragrant bushes.

The ‘Provence’ variety of lavender is celebrated not only for its beauty but also for its hardiness and adaptability. It’s a fantastic option for those looking for a fragrant lavender plant that can withstand various conditions once established. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, these starter plants provide a wonderful opportunity to cultivate a beautiful and aromatic landscape.

Key Benefits

The Provence lavender live plant offers numerous advantages for any garden. Its captivating fragrance and vibrant blooms create a serene and inviting atmosphere, while its resilience ensures lasting beauty with minimal effort.

• Aromatic Fragrance: Enjoy the classic, soothing scent of lavender that emanates from both the foliage and the abundant lavender-blue flower spikes. This fragrant lavender plant is perfect for creating a relaxing garden retreat or for use in potpourri and cut flower arrangements.
• Pollinator Magnet: The nectar-rich flowers are a natural draw for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator friendly lavender garden and enhancing local biodiversity.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, this hardy variety is remarkably drought tolerant lavender, requiring less water than many other plants. This makes it an ideal selection for water-wise gardening and xeric landscapes.
• Low Maintenance: Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, the ‘Provence’ lavender is a robust and easy-to-care-for perennial, perfect for busy gardeners or those new to planting.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for a variety of garden styles, including Mediterranean, cottage, and herb gardens. It also performs beautifully in containers, along pathways, or as a fragrant border plant.
• Long Blooming Season: Produces beautiful lavender-blue flowers from late spring through summer, providing extended color and fragrance in your garden.
• Hardy Perennial: This Lavandula intermedia ‘Provence’ is a reliable perennial, returning year after year with proper care, offering enduring beauty and fragrance.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Provence lavender live plant is straightforward, especially when provided with the right conditions. Lavender thrives on sunshine and good drainage. Plant your bare-root starters as soon as they arrive. Choose a location in your garden that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. Full sun is crucial for developing strong plants and abundant blooms. Ensure the soil is well-draining; lavender dislikes wet feet. Amending heavy clay soils with sand or gravel can significantly improve drainage. This drought tolerant lavender prefers slightly alkaline to neutral soil pH.

Water moderately until the plants are established. Once mature, Provence lavender live plant becomes very drought-tolerant and will only need occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Prune your lavender after the main flush of flowers to encourage a second bloom and maintain a compact, bushy shape. A more significant prune in early spring, removing about one-third of the plant, can help rejuvenate it. This hardy Lavandula intermedia ‘Provence’ typically thrives in USDA zones 5-9.

Fertilization is generally not necessary for lavender, as it prefers lean soil. If your soil is very poor, a light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can be beneficial, but avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Good air circulation around the plants is also important to prevent fungal diseases. With these simple care tips, your fragrant lavender plant will flourish and provide years of beauty.

Size & Details

This product includes two (2) healthy Provence lavender live plant starter plants. Each plant measures approximately 4-6 inches tall upon arrival. They are shipped bare-root with a small amount of soil to protect the roots during transit, meaning they are not potted. Bare-root plants require prompt planting upon arrival to ensure successful establishment. The ‘Provence’ lavender is a medium-sized shrub, typically growing to about 2-3 feet tall and wide at maturity, forming a beautiful, rounded mound of fragrant foliage and flowers. The growth rate is moderate, and you can expect your plants to begin flowering in their first or second year, with full blooming potential reached in 2-3 years. This Lavandula intermedia ‘Provence’ is known for its robust growth and consistent performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these Provence lavender live plants get? A: These starter plants are 4-6 inches tall upon arrival. When mature, the Provence lavender live plant typically grows to a height and spread of 2-3 feet, forming a beautiful, rounded shrub.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Provence lavender live plant is primarily an outdoor plant. It thrives in full sun conditions and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it suitable for most outdoor gardens in the US.
• Q: How much sunlight does the fragrant lavender plant need? A: This fragrant lavender plant requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to produce the best blooms and maintain a healthy, compact form.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the ‘Provence’ lavender is considered a low-maintenance plant once established. It is very drought tolerant lavender and thrives with minimal intervention, making it a great choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: You will receive two healthy starter plants, 4-6 inches tall, shipped bare-root with a small amount of soil for root protection. They will not be in pots and should be planted as soon as they arrive.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this Lavandula intermedia ‘Provence’? A: The best time to plant this Lavandula intermedia ‘Provence’ is in spring after the last risk of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm. This allows the young plants ample time to establish their root systems before summer.
• Q: Will this drought tolerant lavender survive winter in my zone? A: If you are within USDA zones 5-9, your drought tolerant lavender should survive winter with appropriate care. In colder zones, some winter protection might be beneficial, or it can be grown as an annual.
• Q: Can I grow this Provence lavender in a container? A: Yes, ‘Provence’ lavender is an excellent choice for containers and patio planters. Ensure the container has good drainage and use a well-draining potting mix.
• Q: What type of soil does this pollinator friendly lavender prefer? A: This pollinator friendly lavender prefers well-draining soil, ideally sandy, gravelly, or a loamy soil enriched with compost. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture.
• Q: Is this lavender safe for pets? A: For ornamental and aromatic use. Keep away from pets and children if ingested in large amounts, as large quantities can cause mild digestive upset.