Overview

Transform your garden into a fragrant oasis with this set of two lavender provence live plant plugs. These healthy starter plants are ready to be planted and will quickly establish themselves, bringing the iconic beauty and aromatic charm of French Lavender to your outdoor space. Known for its robust growth and delightful fragrance, ‘Provence’ lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’, is a popular choice for gardeners seeking a resilient and high-yielding variety. These young plants are an excellent starting point for creating herb gardens, borders, or large aromatic displays. You will receive two well-rooted plugs, carefully nurtured to ensure a smooth transition into your garden. Embrace the joy of gardening and the tranquility that lavender brings with these vibrant starters.

Our lavender provence live plant plugs are specifically chosen for their hardiness and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, making them a superb addition for both novice and experienced gardeners. These plants are celebrated for their long, elegant flower spikes and strong, sweet scent, which is perfect for sachets, essential oils, or culinary creations. Begin your journey with these robust starters and watch them flourish into magnificent, fragrant bushes.

Key Benefits

Bringing a lavender provence live plant into your garden offers numerous advantages, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and practical utility. These plants are not just beautiful but also incredibly versatile.

• Aromatic Delight: ‘Provence’ lavender is renowned for its strong, sweet fragrance, which can perfume an entire garden. The scent is calming and often used in aromatherapy, making your outdoor space a true sanctuary.
• Culinary Versatility: The flowers and leaves of this french lavender starter can be used in a variety of culinary applications, from infusing sugar and honey to baking and making refreshing drinks.
• Pollinator Magnet: Lavender flowers are a favorite among bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, helping to support local ecosystems and improve the health of your garden.
• Drought-Tolerant: Once established, ‘Provence’ lavender is highly drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering and making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardening.
• Low Maintenance: These plants are relatively easy to care for, thriving with full sun and well-draining soil. They are resistant to many pests and diseases, simplifying garden upkeep. Learn more about growing lavender provence with ease.
• Beautiful Landscaping: With its silvery-green foliage and vibrant purple-blue flower spikes, lavender adds stunning visual interest to borders, rock gardens, and mass plantings.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The strong scent that humans adore is often a deterrent to deer and rabbits, protecting your plants from common garden pests.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential for your lavender provence live plant plugs to thrive and produce abundant blooms. These plants prefer conditions that mimic their Mediterranean origins. The most crucial factor for success is sunlight. Lavender needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily; more sun generally leads to more prolific blooming and a stronger, more intense fragrance. Position your plants in the sunniest part of your garden. Good air circulation is also beneficial, especially in humid climates, to prevent fungal issues.

Soil quality is paramount for growing lavender provence. It absolutely must be very well-draining. Lavender roots are susceptible to rot in heavy, wet, or clay soils. Ideally, plant in sandy, rocky, or gritty loam. The preferred pH range is neutral to slightly alkaline, between 6.5 and 7.5. If your soil is heavy, amend it generously with sand, gravel, or organic matter to improve drainage. When it comes to watering, new plugs (for the first 1-2 weeks) should be kept slightly moist, but never soggy. Once established, water deeply but infrequently, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the leading cause of problems for lavender.

Your lavender provence live plant is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. ‘Provence’ lavender is known for its tolerance to hot summers and can handle both dry and moderately humid climates better than some other lavender varieties. Young plants should be protected from frost during their initial weeks after planting. Fertilization is generally not necessary for lavender, as it thrives in lean soil. If your soil is very poor, a light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can be beneficial, but avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that promote foliage over flowers. Pruning after the first flush of blooms can encourage a second, smaller bloom and maintain a tidy shape. For more specific guidance on lavender care tips, observe your plant’s growth and adjust practices as needed.

Size & Details

This offering includes two healthy lavender provence live plant plugs. Each starter plant measures approximately 1-3 inches tall upon arrival, providing a solid foundation for robust growth. These plants are shipped well-rooted in soil, typically in a nursery plug or small pot, ensuring minimal transplant shock. While they are young starter plants and will not have flowers when they arrive, they are primed for growth and will develop into full, fragrant bushes with proper care. ‘Provence’ lavender typically grows to a mature size of 2-3 feet tall and equally wide, forming a beautiful, mounding habit.

Expect these aromatic herb plants to begin flowering in their first or second year, depending on planting time and growing conditions. They are known for their vigorous growth rate once established in suitable conditions. The plugs are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in excellent condition, ready for immediate planting in your garden or larger pots. These plants represent an investment in long-term beauty and fragrance for your landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: A mature lavender provence live plant typically grows to an impressive size of 2-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, forming a beautiful, rounded shrub with abundant flower spikes.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This ‘Provence’ lavender is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in full sun in garden beds. While it can be grown in containers, it requires significant light and good air circulation to flourish.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal growth and flowering, your french lavender starter needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. More sun will result in more blooms and a stronger fragrance.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, ‘Provence’ lavender is considered relatively easy to care for, especially once established. Its main requirements are full sun and very well-draining soil. Overwatering is the most common issue to avoid.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plants will arrive as healthy, well-rooted starter plugs, typically 1-3 inches tall. They are carefully packaged to ensure they reach you in excellent condition, ready for planting.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Given proper care and ideal conditions, your lavender provence live plant may produce its first blooms in the first year, or more likely, in its second growing season. Flowering typically occurs in late spring to early summer.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant ‘Provence’ lavender plugs 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 weather.
• Q: Can I use this lavender for culinary purposes? A: Absolutely! ‘Provence’ lavender is an excellent choice for culinary use. Its sweet, floral notes are perfect for infusing desserts, drinks, and savory dishes.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Yes, ‘Provence’ lavender is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. In colder zones, ensure it has good drainage and consider providing winter protection for young plants.
• Q: What is the ideal soil for growing lavender provence? A: The ideal soil is very well-draining, sandy, rocky, or gritty loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5-7.5). Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture.