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Goodwin Creek Grey Lavender: Silver Leaves and Nonstop Flowers
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Goodwin Creek Grey lavender, also spelled Goodwin Creek Gray, is a hybrid lavender, Lavandula × ginginsii, grown for two things: soft silver foliage and flowers that just keep coming. In warm climates it can bloom almost year-round, sending up purple spikes over a bushy plant that reaches about 3 feet tall and wide.
Its fragrance is rated exceptional, a fresh, herbal scent with eucalyptus-like and lightly floral notes, more like French lavender than English.
Goodwin Creek Grey at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula × ginginsii 'Goodwin Creek Grey' |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Foliage | Silver to gray-green |
| Mature size | About 36 inches tall and 36 inches wide |
| Bloom | Everblooming; year-round in warm climates, peak around mid-July |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 8a to 10b |
| Fragrance | Exceptional; fresh herbal with eucalyptus-like notes |
| Wildlife | Great for pollinators; deer resistant |
Why it is a container favorite
Because it does not need a winter chill to flower and keeps blooming continuously, Goodwin Creek Grey is one of the most rewarding lavenders to keep in a pot. It flowers on the patio all summer, and with enough light it can keep putting out spikes after it comes inside for winter. The silver foliage looks good in every season, so even between flushes it earns its spot.
Container care
- Pot: start a young plant in a pot a few inches wider than its root ball and size up as it grows. Always use a drainage hole.
- Mix: gritty and fast-draining.
- Light: full sun outdoors; the brightest south-facing window indoors.
- Water: soak when the top inch or two is dry, then let it drain. Indoors in winter it needs much less.
- Feeding: light feeding in spring and early summer.
Indoors for winter
Bring the pot inside before frost. A cool room with strong light keeps growth compact. Warm, dim rooms make it stretch. Keep air moving and the mix on the dry side. Move it back outdoors after your last frost, easing it into full sun over a few days. The Frost Date Estimator shows when.
Pruning an everbloomer
Snip spent spikes regularly, and every so often shear the whole plant lightly to keep it bushy. Avoid cutting into old, leafless wood. If it gets leggy indoors over winter, a spring trim in leafy growth sets it right.
Uses
Goodwin Creek Grey is mostly grown for its looks and its exceptional fragrance in the garden. Its flowers rate only fair for cutting and drying, and it is not recommended for culinary use.
Plant sizes
Choose from 3-inch plugs, 4-inch pots and 1-gallon pots. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is it Grey or Gray?
Both spellings refer to the same lavender. Our listing uses Goodwin Creek Grey and notes Goodwin Creek Gray as an alternate name.
Can it survive a Michigan winter outside?
No. It is rated for zones 8a to 10b and needs protection from cold, wet winters. Bring it indoors.
Will it bloom indoors?
It can, given a very bright window. It is everblooming in warm conditions, though flowering slows in low winter light.
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