Lavender Seeds - Munstead

126-140 Days to maturity. Lavender angustifolia. Munstead Lavender Seeds. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open Pollinated. Perennial. A fragrant robust lavender that, due to its short size and tightly held blooms (about 8 inches), makes a great hedge.

This dwarf variety of lavender is ideal for gardens short on space that still wish to reap the numerous benefits of owning a lavender plant. Lavender has been used medicinally and culinarily for thousands of years.

Approx 26,300 Seeds/oz.

Latin Name: Lavender angustifolia

Hardiness Zone: Perennial; Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Days to Maturity: 126-140 days

Days to Germination:10-20 days

Seeding Depth: 0.125 inches

Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches

Row Spacing: 12-18 inches

Plant Height: 18 inches

Plant Width: 18-24 inches

Growth Habit: Small shrub with tall yet delicate flower stalks.

Soil Preference:Well-drained (sandy) and slightly alkaline soil with pH between 6.7 and 7.3.

Temperature Preference: 55-85 F

Light Preference: Full Sun

Pests and Diseases:Lavender plants are mostly pest-free. The only bugs you can expect to see are beneficial pollinators! It can be susceptible to diseases such as root rot, crown rot, mosaic virus, and botrytis.

Most common afflictions are avoided by applying proper watering techniques and ensuring ventilation.

Lavender Color: Classic light purple blooms and muted green foliage.

Easy/Hard: Hard

Direct Sow: Yes Direct Sow - early spring or late fall

Start Indoors:Yes Start indoors - 10-12 weeks before the last frost

Growing Non-GMO Munstead Lavender Flower Seeds Lavender seeds can be started indoors 10 weeks before the last frost for the earliest blooms. Otherwise, sow them directly in the garden bed or field after the last frost.

Lightly cover the seeds and mist until saturated. Lavender plants do well in low water conditions, but may require a bit of extra water to help them get established.

Lavender is a very slow grower and does not spread or takeover easily. After starting indoors, harden off the seedlings and transplant them outdoors; plant the lavender into beds or pots with sandy soil. Top dress the earth with rock or gravel mulch.

Choose a spot where the plant will receive 6-8 hours of sunlight daily. Lavender does best when pruned every year. If your lavender is producing few blooms or looks leggy, it may need to be trimmed. Munstead Lavender in the Flower Garden Incorporate these into cottage and cut flower gardens. Lavender plants will liven up any outdoor space with these aromatic blooms. Munstead Lavender can also be used for knot gardens.

It flowers profusely in the spring, after which a good pruning will provide an attractive gray bush with highly aromatic leaves. Harvesting Munstead Lavender Lavenders are popular and hardy cut flowers. Trim off the flower stalk at the base with clean scissors. Quickly transfer to clean, cool water to enjoy the pleasant aroma for 2-3 weeks inside!

Harvest the leaves and the flowers in the early spring when the blooms are still budding. They can be used for cut flowers or dried and used in culinary and medicinal applications. About Munstead Lavender Garden Seeds The oils in the leaves are said to treat burns and bites and have a calming effect. The flowers are popularly dried and made into tea to encourage sleepiness and serenity. Lavender plants are safe for human consumption but might be toxic when ingested by animals like livestock, cats, or dogs. Contact your veterinarian if you have questions or are concerned that your animal may have ingested some. The Lavender plant is said to originate from the Mediterranean region and Western Europe. It was brought over to Western Europe and then to the Americas. It is wildly loved throughout the world! These delightful flowers are usually 0.5 inches wide and stand alone on a flower stalk reaching 6-18 inches high, depending on maturity. Munstead Lavender plants are especially attractive to pollinators like honeybees and bumblebees. Lavender plants are resistant to deer and rabbits. The strong scent can repel animals that may desire to eat other garden plants. Some gardeners use lavender as a pest control tactic! Overwinter your lavender plant by applying a thick layer of mulch in the fall. If you are growing lavender in a pot, it can be moved to a sheltered but unheated area, such as in front of a large window in a garage, to protect it from especially harsh winters. Stories From Our Gardeners

"Lavender is one of my top 5 favorite plants of all time. It is a hardy perennial resistant to cold and pests, it is beautiful beyond compare, it smells amazing, and it has countless applications within the home for baking and medicine."

Munstead Lavender Seeds Per Package:

500 mg Packet - Approximately 450 Seeds .25oz - Wholesale - Approximately 6,575 Seeds 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 26,300 Seeds 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 105,200 Seeds 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 420,800 Seeds

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