Lavender Seeds

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), with its aromatic leaves and flowers, is often considered an herb, but it is actually an herbaceous perennial with a semi-woody growth habit. A member of the mint family, its woody stems are often cut back to ground level each year.

True lavender produces aromatic purple-blue flowers and narrow grey green leaves. It is commercially grown for its high oil content. The plant is heat and drought tolerant and little care is required once established. 

Growing Instructions

Sow outdoors: Feb- Jul

Flowers: Jun-Jul

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Sow at any time of year. Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 60-65F (15-18C) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this return to the recommended germination temperature. If germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks return to the fridge for a further 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Disclaimer

Due to UK and EU law, we are only able to sell seeds to UK customers. If your address is outside of the UK and your seeds are not delivered, we will not be able to refund you.