What type of lavender is phenomenal lavender?
Discovered by a commercial herb grower in Pennsylvania, this cultivar has been grown successfully across much of the country where it has been found to be more tolerant of moisture and high humidity. ‘Phenomenal’ Lavender is a zone more cold-hardy than most other French hybrid lavenders and is reliably hardy to zone 5.
How fast does phenomenal lavender grow?
approximately 2 years
It takes approximately 2 years for ‘Phenomenal’ to grow to full size. Therefore you have to space the lavender according to the size when fully grown. For the healthiest lavender with the most blooms I recommend planting ‘Phenomenal’ 3 feet away from each other and other plants.
Does phenomenal lavender bloom first year?
Phenomenal lavender typically blooms in the mid Summer and if deadhead regularly, can bloom until the Fall. There are a few reasons why lavender phenomenal may not bloom… The most common reasons for lavender phenomenal not blooming are because of fertilizer or planting the lavender in nutrient rich soil.
How do you grow Lavandula x intermedia?
Thrives in full sun and blooms from mid to late summer. It performs best in dry to medium, poor, light, sandy, alkaline, well-drained soils. Excellent drainage and air circulation are essential, specifically in hot, humid climates. Drought, deer, rabbit and dry soil tolerant and a real magnet for bees and butterflies!
Does phenomenal lavender smell good?
Lavender is known as the “Queen of the Herbs.” It has long been cherished for its silvery green foliage, its lovely light purple flowers, and its heavenly scent.
How far apart should I plant phenomenal lavender?
Lavender needs good drainage and good air circulation. Do not over-water, and allow the soil to dry before watering again. Space Phenomenal plants 36 inches apart. Munstead and Superblue plants should be spaced 18 inches apart.
Is lavender an invasive plant?
Although lavender (Lavandula sp.) does not currently appear on any invasive species lists, I urge you to read When is a Guest a Pest? and plant any non-native species responsibly.
How do you care for a phenomenal lavender plant?
Phenomenal Lavender Care During the hottest months of the year, keep soil moderately moist. Prevent weeds around the planting zone and use mulch to conserve energy, keep soil cool and minimize weed pests. Prune the plant after flowering before the end of September for compact plants or harvest blooms at any time.
Is phenomenal lavender plant a perennial?
With its attributes and strong garden performance, ‘Phenomenal’ was named a Must-Grow Perennial for 2013 by Better Homes & Gardens. ‘Phenomenal’ is an interspecific intermedia type lavender with a mounding shape, uniform growth, and prolific flowering.
What is the best lavender for borders?
Lavandula Angustifolia
English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) As the hardiest of all the Lavenders, this variety is the best equipped to handle our varied British weather and has a compact habit, making it the perfect choice for border hedging.
Which lavender has the strongest scent?
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ (Lavender) With one of the strongest fragrance among Lavenders, Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ is a vigorous grower which produces exceptionally large and rich, deep violet flower spikes up to 6 in. long (15 cm), hence its common name of ‘Fat Lavender’!
What kind of flowers does Lavandula x intermedia produce?
Blooming before most other Lavandin cultivars, Lavandula x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’ forms a compact, bushy, rounded shrub with aromatic silvery gray-green narrow leaves. In midsummer, long flowering stems are topped by 5 in. (12 cm) spikes of sweet scented bright violet-blue flowers. Often repeat blooms in late summer or fall.
What kind of lavender does not die back in winter?
Elegant, sweetly fragrant mounds of silver foliage yield purple-blue flower spikes with outstanding ornamental and edible qualities. This cold-hardy lavender does not die back in the winter like other varieties and is notable for its disease resistance and heat and humidity tolerance.
What kind of flower is a hedging Lavender?
This is a very large, hedging lavender that can be used to create a border around the garden and also can be grown as a cut and dried flower for potpourri and culinary uses. It forms a very uniform, dense mound of silvery green foliage topped with tall wands of rich lavender purple flowers which are much darker than ‘Provence’.