Lavandula angustifolia pink 100+ PCS fresh seeds, English lavender, Narrow-leaved lavender pink, Lavender, Herb seeds, Organic seeds

🌱 Lavandula angustifolia — English Lavender, Narrow-leaved Lavender Pink, Lavender

We offer high-quality Lavandula angustifolia pink fresh seeds, perfect for growing your own English lavender. This herbaceous plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is an evergreen shrub. Key selling points include its compact size, beautiful pink flowers, and high nectar production, making it a valuable crop for honey collection.

🌿 Botanical Description

Lavandula angustifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 40 cm in height and 55 cm in width. The lower branches are strongly branched and bear numerous young shoots, while the flowering shoots are tetrahedral with a long upper internode. The leaves are opposite, sessile, oblong-linear, and 2-6 cm long, with wrapped edges and a green or gray-green color due to pubescence. The flowers are collected in false whorls forming spike-shaped inflorescences, with small pink flowers growing in spikelets.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 mm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or fall. Stratification is not required.
• Germinate at 18-22°C (64-72°F) for 1-2 weeks.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0.
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize lightly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Lavandula angustifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, growing in dry, rocky areas with full sun. It thrives in climate zones 5-9, typically inhabiting altitudes up to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

English lavender has been used for centuries in perfumery, medicine, and culinary applications. Its flowers are a rich source of nectar, attracting bees and other pollinators. In regions with harsh winters, it's recommended to cover the plant with coniferous branches to protect it from extreme frosts.