{"id":10074218312,"title":"Lavender Seeds - Munstead","handle":"lavender-munstead-flower-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e126 – 140 days. Munstead lavender seeds are an elegant herbaceous perennial that promise to grow classic year-round color to your seasonal garden. Munstead seeds grow trim and fragrant 18” tall lavender ideal as an aromatic hedge along walkways, fences, or anywhere near a window. Munstead is native to the Mediterranean and thrives in similarly dry and moderate gardens. Munstead lavender seeds are a \"true lavender\" grown commercially for essential oils, perfumes, potpourris, and dried herbal sachets around the world. 1000 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Munstead Lavender Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e Lavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Lavender, Common Lavender, True Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munstead lavender seeds are hardy full sun performers and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 – 8 weeks prior to the frost. Lavender will take 14 – 21 days to germinate in full lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126 – 140 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 – 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18” tall shrubby upright with a 12 – 18” spread of classic 3” purple English lavender heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, medium dry, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munstead lavender is a vigorous full sun performer and known to tolerate gardens prone to drought and poor soils. Do not overwater since lavender will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to root rot, leaf spots, and may not survive perennially over the winter. Trim back plants every 3 years to control size and promote new robust growth. Lavender has no serious pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic lavender heads atop light spiked greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunstead lavender seeds are hardy full sun performers and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 – 8 weeks prior to the frost. Lavender will take 14 – 21 days to germinate in full lighting. Plant 2 – 3 Munstead lavender seeds ¼” deep and 18” apart in average, medium dry, and well-drained soil in full sun. Munstead lavender is a vigorous full sun performer and known to tolerate gardens prone to drought and poor soils. Do not overwater since lavender will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to root rot, leaf spots, and may not survive perennially over the winter. Trim back plants every 3 years to control size and promote new robust growth. Lavender has no serious pests. Munstead lavender seeds are herbaceous perennials that mature in 126 – 140 days as 18” tall shrubby uprights with a 12 – 18” spread of classic 3” purple English lavender heads atop robust green spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough commonly known as English lavender, \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is actually native to the cool Mediterranean nations of Spain, France, Italy, and Croatia. This “true lavender” variety is commercially planted for harvesting its oils for use in perfumes and essential oils. The species was once classified as \u003cem\u003eLavandula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e, the species name \u003cem\u003eofficinalis\u003c\/em\u003e referring to its medicinal properties. However, the species was reclassified as \u003cem\u003eangustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, which is simply translated from Latin meaning “narrow leaf.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eLooking for Grimes Garden Leader Lavender or Mini Blue Lavender? 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Munstead lavender seeds are an elegant herbaceous perennial that promise to grow classic year-round color to your seasonal garden. Munstead seeds grow trim and fragrant 18” tall lavender ideal as an aromatic hedge along walkways, fences, or anywhere near a window. Munstead is native to the Mediterranean and thrives in similarly dry and moderate gardens. Munstead lavender seeds are a \"true lavender\" grown commercially for essential oils, perfumes, potpourris, and dried herbal sachets around the world. 1000 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Munstead Lavender Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e Lavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Lavender, Common Lavender, True Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munstead lavender seeds are hardy full sun performers and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 – 8 weeks prior to the frost. Lavender will take 14 – 21 days to germinate in full lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126 – 140 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 – 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18” tall shrubby upright with a 12 – 18” spread of classic 3” purple English lavender heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, medium dry, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munstead lavender is a vigorous full sun performer and known to tolerate gardens prone to drought and poor soils. Do not overwater since lavender will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to root rot, leaf spots, and may not survive perennially over the winter. Trim back plants every 3 years to control size and promote new robust growth. Lavender has no serious pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic lavender heads atop light spiked greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunstead lavender seeds are hardy full sun performers and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 – 8 weeks prior to the frost. Lavender will take 14 – 21 days to germinate in full lighting. Plant 2 – 3 Munstead lavender seeds ¼” deep and 18” apart in average, medium dry, and well-drained soil in full sun. Munstead lavender is a vigorous full sun performer and known to tolerate gardens prone to drought and poor soils. Do not overwater since lavender will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to root rot, leaf spots, and may not survive perennially over the winter. Trim back plants every 3 years to control size and promote new robust growth. Lavender has no serious pests. Munstead lavender seeds are herbaceous perennials that mature in 126 – 140 days as 18” tall shrubby uprights with a 12 – 18” spread of classic 3” purple English lavender heads atop robust green spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough commonly known as English lavender, \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is actually native to the cool Mediterranean nations of Spain, France, Italy, and Croatia. This “true lavender” variety is commercially planted for harvesting its oils for use in perfumes and essential oils. The species was once classified as \u003cem\u003eLavandula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e, the species name \u003cem\u003eofficinalis\u003c\/em\u003e referring to its medicinal properties. However, the species was reclassified as \u003cem\u003eangustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, which is simply translated from Latin meaning “narrow leaf.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eLooking for Grimes Garden Leader Lavender or Mini Blue Lavender? Munstead Lavender is the best alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}