Lavender

Photo:
Fernleaf Lavender David MacTavish,
Hutchinson Farm, Greenhouse #6, Burlington,
ON, April 7 2013
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Grown at Hutchinson Farm since
2012. Available May 2020, in 4½" pots.
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- Description
Winter Hardiness: varies with variety
Light Requirements: full sun - part sun
Where to plant: Annual varieties in containers or
in the ground. Perennial varieties must be planted
in the ground to survive. Well drained soil.
- Growing Guide
There are many varieties of Lavender. Many
are hardy in our climate (Lavance Deep Purple,
Grosso), while others must be grown as annuals
(Fernleaf and French). Lavender is
drought tolerant, and you should grow it on
the dry side. If possible, plant lavender in a
sheltered area of your garden that has good
drainage. Cover in much (ie straw) for the
winter, and give a light pruning in the
spring. Lavenders take about 3 years to reach
maturity.
- Harvest
Harvest stems when approximately one-quarter
of the flowers are open (aromatic oils are at
their peak); remove leaves. Tie stems into small
bunches and hang upside down in a cool, dry, dark
room for two to three weeks.
- French Lavender -Lavandula
dentata
Annual. It's almost like a
rosemary - lavender cross, with characteristic
fine toothed leaf edges, our preferred
culinary variety. Not hardy in Ontario.
Height: 16 - 18"
Width: 12-14"
- Grosso -Lavandula
X intermedia (Lavandins)
Perennial. This is one of the
best varieties for Southern Ontario. Very
hardy. A great all-round plant, with tall dark
violet flowers. Excellent for drying. No
flowers 1st year. Peak blooming mid July.
Height: 16 - 18"
Width: 12 - 14"
- Lavandula Pinnata -Fernleaf
Lavender
Annual. Our most popular
lavender. Finely-divided, fern-like gray-green
foliage is topped by tall spikes of small
bright lavender-blue flowers. Will not survive
our winter.
Height:
16 - 18"
Width: 12 - 14"
- Lavance Deep Purple -Lavandula
angustifolia (English Lavender)
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 lasts into early fall.
Tender perennial (occasionally will not
survive a harsh winter).
Height:
12 - 18"
Width: 12 - 18"
Name
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Type
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Hardiness
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Colour
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Height
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Width
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This and That
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French
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Dentata
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Annual |
average
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18"
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16"
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Toothed leaf edge and best for
eating
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Grosso
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Lavandula X
intermedia
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Perennial |
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12"
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10"
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Hardiest and shortest, slow
growing, flowers 2nd year
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Fernleaf
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Lavandula Pinnata
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Annual |
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18"
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16"
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Tallest flowers and fastest to
flower |
Lavance Deep Purple
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English |
Perennial |
Deep Purple
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12"
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10"
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Flowers first year |
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