Spanish Eyes Lavender

$8.49

Lavandula multifida. Spanish Eyes Lavender seeds produce fast-growing lavender that blooms in the first year, just eight weeks after germination. It also blooms over a longer period than any other lavender variety. The finely cut fern leaf foliage is topped by branched, 10cm (4′) flower spikes. Beautiful in bud, spectacular in full bloom in the garden or in flower arrangements. Arrange plants in clumps or rows, or grow them in medium to large containers in your patio herb garden. The flowers of Spanish Eyes Lavender are not as fragrant as their French and English counterparts, but they make up for this in early and long lasting blooms.

Approximately 75 Seeds

In stock

Description

Lavandula multifida. Spanish Eyes Lavender seeds produce fast-growing lavender that blooms in the first year, just eight weeks after germination. It also blooms over a longer period than any other lavender variety. The finely cut fern leaf foliage is topped by branched, 10cm (4′) flower spikes. Beautiful in bud, spectacular in full bloom in the garden or in flower arrangements. Arrange plants in clumps or rows, or grow them in medium to large containers in your patio herb garden. The flowers of Spanish Eyes Lavender are not as fragrant as their French and English counterparts, but they make up for this in early and long lasting blooms.

Approximately 75 Seeds

Difficulty
Moderately challenging

Season & Zone

Season: Warm season
Exposure: Full sun

Timing

Lavender germinates most evenly if seeds can be collected in the autumn and sown on the surface of a seed tray with bottom heat maintaining 4-10°C (40-50°F). The seedlings are then overwintered in a cool greenhouse or cold frame with good ventilation. Seedlings can then be potted on as needed.

Another method is to start the seeds indoors in winter, planting a few seeds in a few pots with sterilized seed starting mix. Dampen the mix, press the seeds into the surface, insert the pots into plastic bags, and put them in the freezer for about a week. Let them come to room temperature on their own, and then use bottom heat as indicated above.

Starting

Avoid using a plastic lid or covering, as this will keep the soil more moist than needed. Barely cover the seed, as they germinates in 14-21 days in warm soil. Do not use a plastic lid or covering because this will make the surface of the soil too moist. If watering is necessary, water from below. If germination is low after 3-4 weeks, lower the temperature to 5-10°C (40-50°F) for 2 weeks, then raise it again. Pot up the tiny seedlings and grow them on in a protected greenhouse or windowsill to set into the garden in the spring.

Growing

Lavender prefers full sun and well drained, fertile soil. Trim plants back hard in spring, just as new growth starts – but never prune back into the woody part of the stems. This will give a rush of even growth for the first leaves and bloom. Cut back again in early autumn, but again – never into old wood.

Harvest

Gather the flowers just as they open. Dry on open trays, or by hanging in small bunches. Pick the leaves anytime to use fresh, or if dehydrating lavender leaves, gather before flowering starts.

About West Coast Seeds

West Coast Seeds  was founded in 1983 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our purpose is to source and supply seeds of a higher quality than have been available to home gardeners. Following the traditions of organic farming and gardening, untreated and certified organic seeds are our focus. West Coast Seeds is certified by the Pacific Agriculture Certification Society (Certification number 16-205).

 

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