Hardy Annual Shrub

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Dried Flowers
• Special Features : Edible Flowers, Flowers in 1st Year, Scented
• Height : 10 inches

Description

A break from tradition! An ANNUAL Lavender, flowering in the same year in which it is sown. Dwarf, compact plants, with spikes of soft blue flowers, which have an array of uses, from patio containers to bedding and making an instant border edge or hedge. Wherever you plant, 'Lady's' unique fragrance will fill the air - and don't forget that you can use the flowers in pot-pourri. You can also treat Lavender Lady as a Hardy Perennial. Flowers summer. Height 20-25cm (8-10in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow from February to August at 21-24C (70-75F) in a good seed compost and cover with 1.5mm (1/16in) of compost or vermiculite. Seal inside a polythene bag until after germination which take 14-21 days.

Aftercare

Trim back in March/April. For drying, pick the flowers before they are fully open. Hang in bunches to dry.

Kitchen Notes

Make delicious lavender sugar or lavender and mint jelly from the freshly picked flowers.