Sweet Romance
Lavandula angustifolia 'Kerlavangem'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown slightly above soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy or gravelly |
| Soil pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Silver-green |
| Bloom | Purple |
| Fruit | Nutlet |
| Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Roses, Echinacea, Sedum |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Do not overwater. Avoid heavy clay soil.
Maintenance
Prune back lightly after first bloom flush to encourage reblooming.
Cleanup
Prune back by one-third in early spring after new growth appears.
Notes
Clifton Park NY (Zone 5b) provides 1000+ chilling hours. Lavender thrives in the summer heat if kept dry.