Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) Seeds – Fragrant Blooms for Gardens & Landscaping

Elevate your outdoor space with the robust charm of our Portuguese Lavender Seeds. This variety of lavender, known for its strong aromatic profile and broader, textured leaves, is perfect for adding a distinctive Mediterranean flair to garden beds, borders, and landscaped areas. Ideal for both ornamental displays and essential oil production, Portuguese Lavender offers a unique blend of fragrance and visual appeal.

Key Features:

• Robust Fragrance: Produces intensely aromatic blooms with a distinctive, camphor-like scent that fills your garden with character.
• Distinctive Appearance: Features broader, textured leaves and spikes of pale to deep violet blooms, setting it apart from traditional lavenders.
• Versatile Application: Perfect for garden beds, borders, landscaping, and as a source for essential oils.
• Drought Tolerant: Thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soil, making it a low-maintenance addition to any landscape.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Lavandula latifolia
• Plant Type: Perennial shrub
• Mature Height: Typically 2–3 feet, depending on growing conditions
• Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH
• Germination Time: Approximately 14–21 days under optimal conditions
• Seed Freshness: Premium, newly harvested seeds

Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly in the garden when soil temperatures are consistently warm.
2. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix or directly in prepared garden soil.
3. Germination: Maintain a temperature of 65–70°F (18–21°C) and keep the soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged) until seedlings emerge, typically within 14–21 days.
4. Transplanting: Once seedlings develop several true leaves, harden them off gradually before transplanting them outdoors, spacing them about 12–18 inches apart.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells to maintain even soil moisture; mature Portuguese Lavender is drought tolerant.
• Fertilizing: Use a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to support healthy growth.
• Pruning: Lightly trim back after flowering to maintain shape, encourage new growth, and improve air circulation.
• General Care: Ensure full sun exposure and good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases and promote robust blooming.