Overview

Discover the delightful charm of the spanish lavender live plant, an exquisite addition to any garden or patio. This live herb plant, known for its distinctive ‘bunny ear’ bracts and intense fragrance, arrives in a 3-inch nursery pot, perfectly sized for immediate transplanting. Spanish Lavender, or Lavandula stoechas, is a beloved perennial that thrives in sunny conditions, making it an ideal choice for outdoor planting in USDA Zones 5-9. Its vibrant purple flowers and aromatic foliage create a serene atmosphere, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, while also being deer and rabbit resistant. This fragrant lavender plant is not just a treat for the senses; it’s also a low-maintenance option for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to add a touch of Mediterranean elegance to their landscape. Whether you’re creating a fragrant border, filling a container, or starting an herb garden, this spanish lavender live plant offers a rewarding growing experience.

Key Benefits

Our spanish lavender live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it a highly desirable choice for various gardening applications. Its robust nature and beautiful appearance contribute significantly to any outdoor space.

• Aromatic Beauty: Enjoy the classic, soothing fragrance that lavender is famous for. This fragrant lavender plant releases its scent with a gentle brush, creating a calming ambiance in your garden or patio.
• Vibrant Blooms: Adorn your garden with unique, deep purple flowers topped with distinctive ‘bunny ear’ bracts. These showy blooms provide continuous color from late spring through summer, enhancing visual appeal.
• Pollinator Magnet: Attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to your garden, supporting local ecosystems and improving the health of other plants. This makes it an excellent choice for a biodiversity-friendly garden.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, the outdoor lavender plant is remarkably resilient to dry conditions, requiring less frequent watering compared to many other flowering plants. This makes it a sustainable choice for water-wise gardening.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The strong aroma that humans love often deters common garden pests like deer and rabbits, helping to protect your garden from unwanted foraging.
• Versatile Landscaping: Perfect for a variety of uses, including border planting, rock gardens, mass plantings, or as a stunning focal point in containers. This lavender herb plant adapts well to different settings.
• Easy to Grow: Known for its hardiness and adaptability, Spanish Lavender is relatively low-maintenance, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. Its compact but fast-growing nature ensures quick establishment.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your spanish lavender live plant is straightforward, ensuring a beautiful and fragrant display for many seasons. This resilient plant thrives with minimal attention when its basic needs are met. For optimal growth, plant your outdoor lavender plant in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Good air circulation is also beneficial to prevent fungal issues. When planting, ensure the soil is well-draining. Lavender dislikes wet feet, so amend heavy clay soils with sand or gravel to improve drainage. A slightly alkaline soil pH (6.5-7.5) is ideal.

Watering should be moderate; allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings, especially after the plant is established. Overwatering is a common cause of lavender decline. In most climates, established plants will only need supplemental water during prolonged dry spells. Fertilization is generally not necessary for Spanish 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. Pruning is essential for maintaining shape and encouraging new blooms. After the first flush of flowers, deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second, smaller bloom. In late fall or early spring, prune back about one-third of the plant’s growth, avoiding cutting into old wood, to encourage a bushy habit. This helps ensure your 3 inch lavender pot plant continues to thrive.

Size & Details

This offering is for one robust spanish lavender live plant, carefully nurtured and shipped in a 3 inch lavender pot. At the time of shipping, the plant typically measures approximately 6-8 inches in height, ready for transplanting into your garden or a larger container. Spanish Lavender is a compact but fast-growing variety, eventually reaching a mature size of about 18-24 inches tall and wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning practices. It will develop its characteristic purple ‘bunny ear’ blooms from late spring to early summer, with potential for repeat blooming if deadheaded. This lavender herb plant is shipped with its roots intact in soil, ensuring a smooth transition to its new home. Expect vibrant growth and fragrant flowers within its first growing season in your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this spanish lavender live plant get? A: This lavender variety typically grows to a mature size of 18-24 inches tall and wide, forming a compact, bushy mound in your garden.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The fragrant lavender plant is shipped in a standard 3-inch nursery pot, providing a healthy root system for successful transplanting.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Spanish Lavender is primarily an outdoor lavender plant, thriving in full sun conditions. While it can be overwintered indoors in very cold climates, it performs best outdoors.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This plant requires full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to produce the best blooms and strongest fragrance.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Spanish Lavender is considered relatively easy to care for, especially once established. It’s drought-tolerant and requires minimal fertilizing, making it great for beginners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your lavender herb plant will arrive as a healthy, live plant in its 3-inch pot, carefully packaged to ensure its safety during transit.
• Q: Can I use this 3 inch lavender pot plant for culinary purposes? A: While Spanish Lavender is famously fragrant, some varieties can be more bitter for culinary use compared to English Lavender. It’s best known for its ornamental and aromatic qualities.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With proper care and sufficient sunlight, your spanish lavender live plant should begin to produce its beautiful purple blooms in late spring to early summer of its first growing season.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant Spanish Lavender outdoors is in spring after the last frost, or in early fall in warmer climates, allowing it time to establish before extreme temperatures.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This outdoor lavender plant is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. In colder zones, it may require winter protection or can be treated as an annual.