Flower lavender, Latin Lavandula stoechas, originally comes from the sun-drenched coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Depending on the variety, the plant can grow between 30 and 100 centimeters high and usually blooms purple. However, there are also white or pink flowering variants.
How long is the flowering period of lavender?
The crested lavender (Lavandula stoechas) has an impressively long flowering period from May to September, provided it is properly cared for and receives a summer cut. This property makes it a popular pot and balcony plant.
Long flowering period
Provided the plant is cared for properly, the chocolate venison impresses with its extremely long flowering period. If the weather conditions are appropriate, it begins to bloom in May and lasts until September - provided summer pruning is carried out. This means that the crested lavender blooms far longer than any other type of lavender. This property makes crested lavender, also known as butterfly lavender due to its characteristic flower shape, a popular pot and balcony plant. However, this type of lavender is not suitable for planting in the garden because it is not hardy. If possible, lavender should be cultivated in a sufficiently large container and overwintered under cold house conditions.
Tips & Tricks
In addition to its long flowering period, the crested lavender has another special feature compared to the other types of lavender: the plant must under no circumstances be placed in calcareous soil.be fertilized with lime. That's why you should avoid watering with tap water - which is usually quite calcareous.
