Description
Bulk English Lavender Seeds grow Lavandula angustifolia Vera, a classic fragrant lavender for mass planting, pollinator edges, dried bunches, culinary use, and craft projects. This bulk packet includes approx. 500 seeds, enough for a mini field, a long border, or sharing with other gardeners.
Why Grow It
- Classic English lavender fragrance with purple flower spikes and silvery gray-green foliage.
- Bulk 500-seed packet is useful for mass plantings, lavender rows, and shared seed starts.
- Excellent for drying, bunching, pressed flowers, sachets, tea, and baked goods.
- Perennial in well-drained sites and especially happy where summers are not humid or wet.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Perennial in zones 5-8; evergreen in some dry warm zones but dislikes humid, wet summers |
| Mature height | 2-3 ft. tall and wide |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Flowers in late spring to summer once established |
| Seed count | Approx. 500 seeds, measured by volume |
| Sowing advice | For best germination, fold seeds into a moist paper towel, seal in a bag, and refrigerate for about one month. Then sow on or barely under the surface of a fine mix around 70 F and keep gently moist. |
| Spacing | 18-24 in. apart for borders, rows, and mass plantings |
| Germination | Often starts in about 14 days after cold stratification; some seedlings may take longer |
Best For
- lavender mini-fields and bulk starts
- fragrant borders and pollinator edges
- dried lavender bunches and craft projects
- tea, baked goods, and culinary lavender trials
- containers in humid climates where drainage can be controlled
Packet Details
Includes approx. 500 Lavandula angustifolia seeds measured by volume. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use very well-drained soil; adding perlite can help lavender roots avoid wet conditions.
FAQ
Why cold stratify lavender seed?
A month of moist refrigeration can greatly improve English lavender germination before warm sowing.
Does English lavender like humidity?
No. Lavender prefers very well-drained soil and good airflow. In humid climates, containers and extra perlite can make success easier.
Can I use English lavender in the kitchen?
Yes. English lavender is commonly used in small amounts for teas, baked goods, and fragrant culinary projects.
Why choose the bulk packet?
The approx. 500-seed count is useful for mass plantings, long borders, mini-fields, or sharing starts with friends.
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