Lavandula x intermedia SENSATIONAL!� ('Tesseract' PP31786)

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Lavandula x intermedia SENSATIONAL!® ('Tesseract' PP31786)

Lavandula SENSATIONAL!® English Lavender

Sensational® (left) vs. Phenomenal® (right)

Common Name: English Lavender

Touted by breeder Lloyd Traven as the next generation of Phenomenal® and his best Lavender to date. Sensational!® reins in the massive size of its predecessor to a more densely packed habit with shorter stems and larger flowers. It remains a large Lavender at 3' wide and will make a statement in any garden; particularly when planted in mass. This plant is more than just blooms; foliage emerges silver in spring on large, thick leaves. A true three season perennial! From Peace Tree Farms.

The grey-green foliage forms a compact mound topped with plump, rich violet purple flower wands that are perfect for cutting for fresh and dried bouquets. Clusters of tiny flowers appear at the nodes up the stem in addition to the terminal inflorescence, adding color down into the plant.

Height:

24.0-30.0 Inches

Spread:

30.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Silver/grey shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Formal Prairie Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Lavender must be grown in full sun to be able to produce flowers, so do not hesitate to plant them in those hot, dry areas where nothing else seems to grow. They will actually grow better in poor, gravelly soil than in rich humus; don't be tempted to enrich the soil when you plant it. Sharp drainage, especially in winter, is essential for preventing crown rot. Other than that, Lavender is known to have few problems with pests and diseases. Shearing back the evergreen foliage in early spring will rejuvenate plants and stimulate new growth.

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