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Sensational!â„¢ Lavender

Lavandula x intermedia Sensational!â„¢ PP#31127

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Lavandula x intermedia 'Sensational!®' (French Hybrid Lavender) is an improved, easy-to-grow variety that features unusually large flower spikes on a compact form, with thick stems and silver foliage. Like most Lavender varieties, 'Sensational™' features fragrant flowers and foliage, and will thrive in hot, sunny, and dry growing conditions, but is also a great choice for gardeners in the Eastern US because it’s tolerant to both humid heat and damp cold spring soil.
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Lavandula x intermedia 'Sensational!™' (French Hybrid Lavender) is a seedling of the famously versatile and easy-to-grow 'Phenomenal' Lavender. This French hybrid is a great choice for the Lavender enthusiast who wants to expand your collection and add new texture and forms. Fragrant flowers and foliage are highly deer and rabbit resistant. For gardeners everywhere, the vigor and exceptionally large flowers spikes are an eye-catching addition to the low-water garden. Lavender grows best with well-drained soil and plenty of sun. Plant it with white-flowered Lavandula x intermedia ‘Edelweiss’ to accentuate the dark blue flowers of 'Sensational!' Lavender.

Planting & Care

Tips for Growing Lavender

Lavender are sun-loving plants that thrive in hot weather and grow best in arid climates. Lavender plants will be taller and wider in mild winter, hot summer climates. The same varieties when grown in cold (zone 5-6) winter climates tend to be more compact. Lavender plants require two-to-three growing seasons to reach mature size.

Lavender plants are at their best in the drier parts of the US like the Great Plains, Intermountain West and West Coast (which has a true Mediterranean climate (wet winters and dry summers). The key is to make sure you choose a variety with sufficient winter cold hardiness for your region. (‘Vera’ and ‘Pastor’s Pride’ are among the most cold hardy.) Yet with proper soil preparation, and planting site selection, Lavender can also thrive in moister, more humid climates like the Mid-West, East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states.

  • Plant in full sun with good air circulation.
  • Plant into well drained soil. Compost-enriched garden loam is alright in drier climates, sandy or gravel soil is best in moister climates. Heavy, poorly-drained clay soils will be fatal.
  • Select a raised or sloped bed, or a planting site against a hot wall or along a cement/asphalt walk or driveway where the reflected heat keeps growing conditions hotter and drier.
  • New transplants need regular watering. Don't let the plants get too dry. Supplemental watering can be greatly reduced the second growing season as the plants become established.
  • When using drip irrigation, place the emitter off to the side of the plant, not right on the root ball to avoid overwatering of mature plants.
  • Fertilize once annually in the fall with a top dressing of Yum Yum Mix.
  • Mulch with gravel or pine needles in arid climates. In moister climates mulching with gravel will protect the crown from excessive moisture and soil splashed onto the foliage.

More in-depth guidance for growing and maintaining Lavender plants: How To Grow Lavender and How to Choose Lavender.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Mid summer to early fall

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Mass Plantings
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Deer Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

18" tall and 30" tall when in bloom

Mature Spread

24" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

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