Primavera Spanish Lavender | Lavandula stoechas 'Primavera'
The Best Lavender for Southern zones, very heat and drought tolerant.
Plant Highlights:
Primavera, Spanish Lavender is an upright perennial with loads of sweet-smelling, dark purple blooms. It stands 16 – 18 inches tall and 14 – 16 inches wide, it and has narrow, green leaves that have a silvery blue sheen. The flower heads are tall and look like macramé friendship bracelet braids. These flower heads are topped with small, open petals that resemble soft strips of rich purple fabric. They bloom all throughout the spring and summer. In warmer climates, the plant is evergreen and will bloom well into winter. Trimming the plant to half its size after each burst of blooms will ensure that it fills with blooms again. The cut flowers are wonderful in fresh or dried arrangements or in various crafts. The blooms have a strong, sweet scent that lasts even when it is dried and naturally repels bugs, moths, fleas, and mosquitoes. It is perfect as a natural potpourri or in sachets. Spanish Lavender attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators and is a colorful and useful addition to any container, garden, or landscape.
Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region and flourishes in hot, dry climates. Spanish Lavender thrives in zones 7 – 9 but is cold hardy as a perennial to zone 5. In colder climates, it can be kept indoors in winter months. It loves a sunny spot in the garden and is heat and drought tolerant, with low watering needs, making it an easy plant to grow. It grows quickly and blooms prolifically for most of the year. It can withstand rocky or sandy soils and prefers drier soils; it is susceptible to root rot if too much moisture remains in the soil surrounding the roots. The lavender’s aroma is divine, and it has many benefits and uses. This small but colorful plant is a great addition in the garden for both its beauty and functionality.
We do want to mention, deer and rabbits tend to avoid Primavera Lavender, so this will be one plant to take off the varmint list. On the other hand, bees and butterflies will flock to the rich purple flowers giving competition for your cut flower projects.
Care:
Plant this plant in full sun (6+ hours a day) and most soils. It will sprawl out to form a small clump and tends to spread more quickly in light sandy type soils. On occasion, it is best to remover spent blooms (dead-heading) to encourage repeat blooming and tidy up the plant. When winter comes, it is recommended to mulch heavy around the plant to protect roots and stems.
Fertilize in early spring with our SR-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health.
Purchase our Slow Release fertilizer here SR-18-5-10.
Uses:
Border, spacing 18" to 24" apart or Cut Flower and Dried Foliage arrangments. A great summer perennial for benificals like bees, butterflies, and humminbirds that can feed when other plants are drying up in the heat.
Ordering:
Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Orders being loaded for shippment
Plant Highlight:
● Growing Zone: 7-9
● Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
● Botanical Name: Lavandula s 'Primavera'
● Foliage Color: Blue-Green
● Flower Color: Purple
● Flower Fragrance: Yes
● Fall Color: N/A
● Type: Perennial
● Mature Height: 16-18"
● Mature Width: 14-16"
● Growth Rate: Medium
● Exposure: Full Sun
● Soil Needs: Widely Adaptable
● Water Needs: Low to average water needs. DOES NOT LIKE IT WET
● Pruning Needs: Spring shaping before spring growth begins
● Awards:
● Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.
