Gray Leaved French Lavender – 50 Seeds

Gray Leaved French Lavender (Lavandula dentata var. candicans), is a bushy, evergreen shrub known for its soft, silvery-gray, serrated leaves and fragrant, pale lavender-blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer. It grows to about 75 cm tall and 60 cm wide, requires full sun and well-drained soil, and is suitable for low hedges, borders, and mass plantings. This half-hardy plant is often called Gray French Lavender due to its appearance, and its flowers are good for cutting and drying.

Growing Gray Leaved French Lavender

Indoor Sowing: Cold Stratification and then sow in Late Winter.

Direct Sowing: Late Autumn.

• It can take one to three months for lavender seeds to germinate, so start early and be patient.
• For indoor sowing, first cold stratify the seeds for 30 days and then sow seeds in Late Winter.
• For direct sowing, sow the seeds in Late Autumn and germination will start taking place the following Spring.
• Use shallow seed trays and just barely cover the seeds with soil.
• Use a light soil or a vermiculite blend.
• Keep the seeds moist but not overly wet.
• A sunny spot is a great location to keep the soil from getting too wet and to add warmth.
• Your lavender seedlings will be ready to transplant once they have several leaves per plant.
• Your first year of growth will not be impressive, but by year two, expect to have large, blooming lavender.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
• Plant 30cm apart for a hedge or border.