Lavendula angustifolia Ellagance Sky Seeds - True Lavender
Lavendula angustifolia Ellagance Sky Seeds - True Lavender
Lavendula angustifolia Ellagance Sky Seeds - True Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia Ellagance Sky
True Lavender, English lavender, Garden Lavender, Common Lavender, Narrow-leaved Lavender
I planted the seeds just two weeks ago and a few little green shoots are starting to poke their heads out.
BEATRICE ANCETTE, 11/04/2016
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Description
Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Sky', also known as English lavender, fine lavender or true lavender, is a Mediterranean shrub forming a dense, branched sphere covered with aromatic grey-green, deciduous or semi-evergreen foliage. This variety can flower in June of its first year, displaying short flower spikes on numerous erect stems, transforming the plant into a round, sky-blue, fragrant bouquet. Ornamental even in winter, this robust, heat-loving plant is resistant to drought and sea spray, suitable for dry, poor, limestone soils with plenty of sun.
Lavandula angustifolia is a shrub that occurs naturally throughout the Mediterranean basin, generally growing in the limestone soils of mountainous regions, between 500 and 1500 m above sea level. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is related to sage, thyme and rosemary. 'Ellagance Sky' forms a small shrub, about 35 cm tall and wide, with a very compact, dense and branched habit. Its deciduous or semi-evergreen foliage is made up of narrow aromatic leaves, in a beautiful silver-green shade. In summer, it is covered in a multitude of very fragrant, sky-blue flowers, carried on short cylindrical spikes at the end of woody stems. They are a magnet to nectar-foraging insects.
English lavender needs to be planted in full sun, in well-drained soil (even dry and stony). In sunny, warm growing conditions, its silver-green foliage will be bright and its purple flowers will give off an intense scent. This ornamental Mediterranean plant par excellence is very versatile, suitable for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, pots and containers, or low-growing hedges. It combines well with ornamental grasses such as Stipa pennata or Stipa tenuifolia, which will contrast with its neat, rounded habit. It also pairs well with perennial flax, astragalus, euphorbias or shrubs such as cistus, landscape roses and sage.
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Lavandula
angustifolia
Ellagance Sky
Lamiaceae
True Lavender, English lavender, Garden Lavender, Common Lavender, Narrow-leaved Lavender
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sowing:
Lavender can be sown all year round, in trays, pots, etc. in well-drained sowing mix. Place the seedlings in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimal temperature of 15-18°C. Cover the seeds with a fine layer of potting mix. Germination can be slow. It can help to place the seed trays or pots in a polythene bag, at a temperature of 15-18°C for 2 weeks; then move them to the refrigerator (not the freezer) for 3-6 weeks. They can then be returned to the recommended germination temperature. If germination has not taken place after 6 to 10 weeks, put the pots/seed trays back in the fridge for another 3-6 weeks. Regularly examine the seeds and remove immediately any seeds show signs of germination.
When the seedlings are large enough to be handled, transplant them into individual pots. Leave them to develop in a cold frame and plant them out the following spring, 30cm apart, in full sun.
Care:
In its natural environment, lavender always thrives in poor, stony, dry, perfectly drained soils. It suffers from watering during the summer, which causes the plants to develop diseases and die. Lavender is very prone to cryptogamic diseases caused by the combination of heat and humidity. In winter, it needs perfect soil drainage, and in summer it needs to be kept dry. True lavender will age better in poor soil, as its growth will be slower and it will be less prone to thinning at the base. This can be limited by pruning the plants from a young age, after flowering or in autumn, just above the first buds. Lavender and lavandin never send new growth out of old woody stems. Pruning encourages branching, enabling the plants to remain compact and keep their neat shape. When planting, provide your lavender plants with gravel, pebbles, coarse sand and most importantly, avoid using compost and fertiliser.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.