Overview

Introduce the timeless elegance and captivating aroma of the Mediterranean to your garden with this premium lavender grosso live plant starter plug. ‘Grosso’ is a highly prized lavandin variety, celebrated for its robust growth, abundant, long-stemmed purple flower spikes, and intensely fragrant foliage. This live starter plant offers the perfect foundation for establishing your own lavender patch, whether you’re creating a fragrant border, a culinary herb garden, or a calming sensory space. Known for its resilience and beauty, the lavender grosso live plant is a favorite among gardeners and essential oil producers alike, promising years of aromatic pleasure and visual charm.

Each plug is a healthy, well-rooted young plant, ready to be transplanted and nurtured into a mature, floriferous specimen. While your starter plant will arrive as a young green plug, it carries the genetic promise of the magnificent purple blooms and distinctive scent that make Grosso lavender so beloved. This is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to add a touch of classic beauty and functionality to their outdoor living spaces.

Key Benefits

Growing a lavender grosso live plant provides a multitude of advantages, enhancing both the aesthetic and practical aspects of your garden. Its striking appearance and delightful fragrance make it a standout choice.

• Aromatic Beauty: Enjoy the strong, sweet, and camphoraceous fragrance of ‘Grosso’ lavender, perfect for attracting pollinators and creating a serene garden atmosphere. The scent is renowned for its calming properties.
• Stunning Purple Blooms: This variety produces abundant, vibrant purple flower spikes on long, sturdy stems, making it an excellent choice for fresh bouquets, dried arrangements, and crafting. The visual appeal adds a touch of classic European charm.
• Drought Tolerant & Low Maintenance: Once established, the lavender grosso live plant is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal care, thriving in sunny, well-drained conditions. This makes for an easy-care addition to your landscape.
• Attracts Pollinators: The fragrant flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to the health and biodiversity of your garden ecosystem.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for hedges, borders, rock gardens, containers, or mass plantings. Its strong stems are excellent for crafting sachets, potpourri, and essential oils.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The strong aroma of lavender tends to deter deer and rabbits, protecting your garden from common pests naturally.
• Hardy Performance: This particular lavender grosso live plant is known for its hardiness and ability to thrive in a wide range of climates, particularly in USDA Zones 5-9.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper lavender plant care is crucial for ensuring your Grosso lavender thrives and produces abundant, fragrant blooms. Lavender generally prefers conditions that mimic its Mediterranean origins.

Sunlight Requirements: Your lavender grosso live plant absolutely requires full sun, meaning at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Planting in an area with insufficient light will result in leggy growth, fewer flowers, and a weaker fragrance. Ensure it is not overshadowed by taller plants or structures as it grows. For best results, choose a south or west-facing location in your garden.

Soil & Watering: Lavender prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. The ideal pH range is slightly alkaline, between 6.5–7.5. It is critical to avoid heavy clay soils or any areas where water tends to collect, as lavender is highly susceptible to root rot, often referred to as hating “wet feet.” When establishing your young plant, keep the soil lightly moist for the first 1–2 weeks. Once established, water deeply but infrequently, only when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Overwatering is the most common cause of failure for this beautiful plant. Good drainage is paramount for healthy grosso lavender starter plants.

Temperature & Climate: This hardy lavender zones 5–9 variety is quite resilient. It tolerates heat and drought once mature. However, young plants should be protected from late frosts until they are well-established. In colder zones, consider providing a protective mulch layer over winter or planting in containers that can be moved indoors. Minimal fertilization is needed; an annual light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient. Pruning after the first flush of blooms and again in late summer can encourage bushier growth and a second, smaller bloom.

Size & Details

You will receive one healthy lavender grosso live plant plug. Each starter plant is well-rooted in soil and grown in a nursery pot, typically measuring between 1 to 3 inches tall at the time of shipment. These are young starter plants, and will not have flowers upon arrival; the provided photos illustrate mature plants for reference. These plugs are an economical and effective way to start a new lavender garden or add to an existing one. Grosso lavender typically grows to a mature size of 24-30 inches tall and wide, forming a beautiful, mounded shrub. It has a moderate growth rate, establishing itself well within the first season and reaching mature size within 2-3 years. The plant will ship securely to ensure minimal stress during transit, ready for immediate planting upon arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this lavender grosso live plant get? A: Once mature, the ‘Grosso’ lavender typically grows to about 24-30 inches tall and wide, forming a dense, aromatic shrub. It’s a medium-sized lavender perfect for various garden applications.
• Q: What condition will the lavender grosso starter plant arrive in? A: You will receive one healthy, well-rooted young grosso lavender starter plug, typically 1-3 inches tall, in a nursery pot. It will be green and actively growing, but without flowers at this stage.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The lavender grosso live plant is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in full sun. While it can be started indoors, its long-term success is best achieved when planted in an outdoor garden or a large container with adequate sunlight.
• Q: How much sunlight does this lavender plant need? A: This plant requires full sun, which means at least 6-8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. Less sun will result in sparse blooms and weaker fragrance.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, once established, lavender plant care is relatively easy. It’s known for being drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, especially when planted in appropriate soil and sunlight conditions.
• Q: When is the best time to plant lavender grosso? A: The best time to plant your lavender grosso live plant is in spring after the last frost, or in early fall in warmer climates. This allows the plant to establish its root system before extreme temperatures.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: ‘Grosso’ lavender is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. If you are within these hardy lavender zones, it should successfully overwinter with proper care and drainage. In Zone 5, some winter protection like mulch might be beneficial.
• Q: Can I use this fragrant lavender plant for culinary purposes? A: While ‘Grosso’ is a lavandin (a hybrid of English and broadleaf lavender), which is primarily grown for its strong fragrance and essential oil, some people do use it sparingly in culinary applications. However, English lavender varieties are generally preferred for cooking due to their sweeter, less camphoraceous flavor.
• Q: What kind of soil does this lavender prefer? A: It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a slightly alkaline pH (6.5-7.5). Good drainage is critical to prevent root rot.
• Q: How often should I water my established lavender? A: Once established, water deeply but infrequently. Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is detrimental to the health of your lavender grosso live plant.