Overview

Introduce the timeless elegance and enchanting fragrance of the Mediterranean with our exquisite French Lavender live plant set. This offering includes two healthy, actively growing 4-inch potted plants, ready to transform your outdoor garden, patio, or even a sunny indoor spot into a tranquil oasis. Known for its distinctive, deeply serrated leaves and beautiful purple flower spikes, French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a beloved herb and ornamental plant that brings both visual appeal and a calming, aromatic presence. Unlike some other lavender varieties, French Lavender live plant often boasts larger, more showy bracts atop its flower spikes, giving it a unique and charming appearance. These plants are carefully nurtured to ensure they arrive vibrant and ready to thrive in their new home, promising a delightful experience for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Cultivating live lavender plants is a rewarding experience, offering both aesthetic pleasure and a host of practical uses. Our French Lavender selection is particularly well-suited for a variety of climates and growing conditions, making it a versatile choice for many US homes. Whether you’re looking to create a fragrant border, add a touch of color to your balcony, or simply enjoy the soothing scent indoors, these potted lavender plants are an excellent starting point. They are shipped in a compact size, making them easy to handle and transplant, and are poised to grow into mature, beautiful specimens with proper care.

Key Benefits

Our French Lavender live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it a highly desirable addition to any plant collection. From its alluring scent to its resilient nature, these plants are designed to provide lasting enjoyment and value.

• Aromatic Delight: Experience the classic, soothing fragrance of lavender, renowned for its calming properties. The scent of these live lavender plants can help reduce stress and create a peaceful atmosphere, whether planted outdoors or kept indoors.
• Stunning Visual Appeal: Enjoy the vibrant purple flower spikes, often topped with distinctive rabbit-ear-like bracts, that bloom during warmer months. These flowers add a beautiful splash of color to any setting and attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Versatile Placement: These potted lavender plants are suitable for a wide range of locations, including outdoor gardens, patio containers, balcony displays, or bright indoor windowsills. Their compact size when shipped allows for easy integration into existing landscapes or decorative schemes.
• Drought-Tolerant & Low Maintenance: Once established, French Lavender is remarkably drought-tolerant and requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners or those new to plant cultivation. Its robust nature makes it a resilient plant.
• Natural Pest Repellent: The strong fragrance of lavender acts as a natural deterrent to many common garden pests, including mosquitoes and deer, helping to protect your other plants without the need for chemical sprays.
• Culinary & Medicinal Uses: While primarily ornamental, French Lavender can also be used in various culinary applications (though less common than English Lavender) and for its traditional medicinal properties in aromatherapy and herbal remedies.
• Seasonal Blooms: Witness the joy of seasonal flowering, as these plants produce their beautiful purple blooms consistently throughout the warmer parts of the year, providing continuous color and fragrance.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your French Lavender live plant is relatively straightforward, ensuring you can enjoy its beauty and fragrance for seasons to come. Understanding its basic needs for sunlight, water, and soil will set you up for success. Lavender thrives in conditions that mimic its native Mediterranean environment, meaning plenty of sun and well-draining soil are paramount.

Sunlight Requirements: French Lavender absolutely loves the sun. It requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce abundant blooms and maintain its compact, bushy form. For outdoor planting, choose a south-facing spot in your garden or patio that receives full sun exposure. If growing indoors, place your potted lavender plants in your sunniest window, ideally a south or west-facing one. Supplemental grow lights can be beneficial during shorter winter days to ensure adequate light.

Watering Schedule & Soil Moisture: Lavender prefers to be on the drier side. Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes, leading to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. When you do water, do so deeply, ensuring water drains freely from the bottom of the pot or planting area. During hot, dry spells, outdoor plants may need more frequent watering, but always check the soil moisture first. For lavender for outdoors, good drainage is critical, especially after heavy rains.

Soil Type & Drainage: The ideal soil for French Lavender is well-draining, slightly sandy, and alkaline to neutral (pH 6.5-7.5). Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture. If planting in pots, use a high-quality potting mix formulated for herbs or succulents, often containing perlite or sand for enhanced drainage. Amend garden soil with organic matter and grit if necessary to improve drainage. Proper aeration of the roots is key for these live lavender plants.

Temperature Range & USDA Hardiness Zone: French Lavender generally thrives in warm climates and summer temperatures. It is typically hardy in USDA Zones 8-11. In colder zones, it can be grown as an annual or brought indoors during winter. Protect outdoor plants from hard frosts. Indoors, maintain average room temperatures and avoid excessive humidity.

Fertilization: Lavender is not a heavy feeder and generally prefers lean soil. Over-fertilizing can lead to lush foliage but fewer flowers. If your soil is very poor, a light application of a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring can be beneficial. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers. For fragrant lavender, focus on healthy root development and ample sunlight.

Pruning: Pruning is essential for maintaining a compact shape and encouraging more blooms. After the first flush of flowers, deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming. A more significant prune can be done in late summer or early fall, removing about one-third of the plant’s growth, but avoid cutting into old, woody stems.

Size & Details

This offering includes two individual French Lavender live plant specimens, each grown in its own 4-inch nursery pot. At the time of shipment, the plants typically measure between 4 to 6 inches in height from the top of the soil. These compact plants are shipped rooted in their original growing medium, ensuring minimal transplant shock upon arrival. French Lavender is a moderate grower, and with optimal conditions, these plants can mature to a size of 1-2 feet tall and wide, forming a beautiful, aromatic bush. They are seasonal flowering plants, meaning they will produce their characteristic purple blooms during the warmer months, typically from late spring through summer, and sometimes into early fall, depending on your climate and care. The 4-inch pots provide a good starting point for growth, allowing the plants to establish a healthy root system before being transplanted into larger containers or directly into the garden. These potted lavender plants are ready to bring immediate charm to your home or garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this French Lavender plant get? A: Each French Lavender live plant typically grows to a mature size of 1 to 2 feet tall and wide when planted in suitable conditions. They are shipped in 4-inch pots, with initial plant heights of 4 to 6 inches.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This lavender is versatile and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It thrives outdoors in full sun and well-draining soil in USDA Zones 8-11. Indoors, it requires a very bright, sunny window to flourish.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Live lavender plants, especially French Lavender, require a minimum of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. This is crucial for abundant flowering and overall plant health.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, French Lavender is considered relatively easy to care for, particularly once established. Its main requirements are full sun, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering, making it a good choice for beginners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your potted lavender plants will arrive healthy and actively growing in their 4-inch nursery pots. We take great care in packaging to ensure they reach you in excellent condition, ready for planting.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: French Lavender is a seasonal flowering plant. With proper care, you can expect blooms during the warmer months, typically from late spring through summer, and sometimes extending into early fall.
• Q: What’s the best way to ensure my lavender is fragrant? A: To ensure your fragrant lavender develops its strong aroma, provide it with ample direct sunlight, well-draining soil, and avoid overwatering. Stress from insufficient light or too much water can diminish its scent.
• Q: Can I use this lavender for culinary purposes? A: While French Lavender is primarily ornamental, its flowers can be used in some culinary applications, though it has a more camphoraceous note than English Lavender. It’s more commonly used for aromatherapy or potpourri.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for these plants? A: French Lavender prefers well-draining, slightly sandy, and alkaline to neutral soil. For potted plants, a good quality potting mix with added perlite or sand is ideal to ensure proper drainage and prevent root issues.