Lavender Types, Lavender Varieties, Lavender Blooming Seasons
There are 3 main types of Lavenders with different blooming seasons: Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender), Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender), and Lavandula x intermedia (Lavandin). Some are early bloomers, with their magnificent blooms appearing in early spring. Others are late bloomers with blooms opening up in midsummer.
Most early-blooming Lavenders are Lavandula stoechas (French Lavender) but some cultivars of Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) are also prized for their early spring blooms.
Note: Bloom times highly depend on weather conditions. Spring may arrive sooner or later in your area than in California or New England. But the bloom sequence of Lavenders remains unchanged. Early blooming Lavenders will always be the first ones to show off in the garden, whether this is in May or June in your area.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Genus | Lavandula |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
Lavender is an excellent choice for any gardener due to its beautiful purple blooms, enticing fragrance, and drought-tolerant nature. Here’s a quick guide on how to plant lavender:
With the right care, lavender can provide a lovely touch to your garden, producing a stunning display of color and fragrance each year. Happy planting!
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| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Genus | Lavandula |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
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