Quantity: 0.2 g
 
Description: An aroma like no other flower, Lavender is a beautiful ornamental plant, with an edible flower. English lavender varies in colour from pale blue to dark violet & usually begins flowering in the second year.
 
Key Attributes: English Lavender is compact bush type plant with a stronger aroma than other varieties.
 
How to Use?:
Beautiful & aromatic, suitable for display in containers
Lavender infused Tea using fresh flower buds, both hot and iced
Lavender infused desserts
Make your own Potpourri
 
Life Cycle: Perennial
 
Soil Type: Light, well-draining, gravelly soil with a pH of 6.5 - 8.3.
 
Growing Conditions: Full sun. Monitor plants in the rainy season to ensure that they are not getting too much water & move container to areas with sun but less exposure to rainfall.
 
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/8" deep Days to Germination: Germinates in 14 - 21 days
 
Planting Distance: Sow seeds in cells or flats and allow the plant to become established, about 8 - 10 weeks before transplanting. If planting into the earth, space seedlings 12" - 18" in rows set 24" � 36" apart. However, lavender may thrive better in containers in areas with high rainfall. Seeds require light for germination & direct seeding is not recommended.
 
Days to Maturity: 100 - 110 days
 
Height when Mature: 12" - 18" 
 
Harvest: For Fresh Use: Cut fresh flower buds as needed
 
For Dried Use: Cut lavender stems on a dry, sunny day just as the flowers are about to open. Hang them to dry in a low humidity, well-ventilated space out of direct sunlight. When dry, shake dried flower buds from stem and store in an air-tight glass jar.
 
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every year.