Lavandula – Sweet Romance®
Gardeners around the world have been growing lavender for centuries for its intensely fragrant flowers, beautiful appearance, and ease of culture.
Along comes SWEET ROMANCE™, destined to become a favorite because of its ability to bloom the first year. Additionally, it begins to flower a bit earlier in the season, typically in early summer and lasting into early fall.
The grey-green foliage forms a compact mound topped with plump, rich violet purple flower wands that are perfect for cutting for fresh and dried bouquets. Clusters of tiny flowers appear at the nodes up the stem in addition to the terminal inflorescence, adding color down into the plant.
Features
Gardeners around the world have been growing lavender for centuries for its intensely fragrant flowers, beautiful appearance, and ease of culture.
Along comes SWEET ROMANCE™, destined to become a favorite because of its ability to bloom the first year. Additionally, it begins to flower a bit earlier in the season, typically in early summer and lasting into early fall.
The grey-green foliage forms a compact mound topped with plump, rich violet purple flower wands that are perfect for cutting for fresh and dried bouquets. Clusters of tiny flowers appear at the nodes up the stem in addition to the terminal inflorescence, adding color down into the plant.
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Resists: Deer
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Foliage Interest
Maintenance Notes
It prefers poor soils and low moisture.
Uses Notes
Great in landscapes and containers
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Bloom Time
Flower Form Container, Dried Flower, Landscape
Soil Fertility Average Soil
pH C - pH 6.0 - 6.5
Fertilization 100 - 150
Light Requirements High
Water Requirements Dry to Moderate
Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Growing On Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit
Holding Temperature 50 - 60° Fahrenheit
Planting and Timing Information
Spring to Summer Finish.
Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 5-6
6" and Gallon Pot : 6-8
7-9" Pot : 7-9
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot :
Pinching and Growth Regulators
Pinch at planting time as needed to shape.
Pest and Disease Management
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.
Grower Tips
Habit and flowering will be improved with vernalization.
