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Lavandula angustifolia SuperBlue

Scientific Name : Lavandula angustifolia

Hardiness Zone : 5a - 8b

Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)

Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded

Characteristics : Deer Resistant

Water : Light

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Width : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Rich blue blooms on short flower spikes.
Excellent Winter hardiness and landscape performance.

Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun with well-drained soil for best results.

Grower Information : Excellent performer boasts the biggest blooms!

Rich blue blooms on short flower spikes.
Less gapping among spikes for more color impact.
Excellent Winter hardiness and landscape performance.

'SuperBlue (EU: Balavurlu)'

Protection Information : EU PBR39398; PP24,929

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.9-6.2
  
  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 Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.9-6.2
  
  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

Lavandula angustifolia SuperBlue

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