Lavandula angustifolia Annet

Long-flowering English Lavender offers stiff, upright stems for no breakage at shipping.

Holds up to shipping and remains healthy at retail.
No vernalization required.
Large flowers throughout the heat of Summer.
An excellent addition for bouquets.
Ideal for 2.5-qt. and 2-gal. pot sizes, as well as 3-qt. drop-in.

Awards :

PA State University Trials Best of Species 2024, University of Georgia Most Drought Tolerant 2019

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia

CommonName: English Lavender

Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9a

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-20°C)

Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant

Water: Light

Fertilizer: Once a month

Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Height: 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Width: 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Exposure: Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2

Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)

Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA

Mist: Low; prefers high humidity rather than mist.

Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N

Pinching: Recommended.

Transplanting: 42-56 days after sticking

Comments: Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2

Temperature: Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)

Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000

Vernalization: No

Daylength: Long day facultative

Watering: Allow media to dry slightly between watering.

Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.

Pinch After Transplant: Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.

Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed

Pests and Fungal Diseases: Thielaviopsis, pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering. Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats.

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 7-8 wks

1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 16-19 wks Rooted: 9-11 wks

2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks

Bloom Months: April to September

Plant Protection

'Annet'

Protection Information : CPBR5107; PP28,867

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder: Darwin Perennials