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LAAZ0006 Lavender: A Cold-Tough English Type That Blooms for Months
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LAAZ0006 lavender is a compact English lavender bred for two things Great Lakes gardeners care about: getting through winter and blooming for a long time. It forms a low, well-branched mound of green foliage with a slight gray cast, topped with purple-blue spikes and a strong lavender scent.
It carries a code instead of a catchy name, which is common for newer selections. Do not let that put you off; the documentation behind it is impressive.
LAAZ0006 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia LAAZ0006 |
| Flower color | Purple-blue |
| Foliage | Dark green with a slight gray tint |
| Size | About 12 inches tall and 16 to 17 inches wide |
| Flower spikes | About 2.4 inches on stems near 5 inches long |
| Bloom | Starts mid-June, peaks mid-July, high rebloom into fall |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5a to 9a |
| Fragrance | Strong lavender |
Built for a long season
Most English lavenders give you one big flush in early summer and, if you are lucky, a smaller encore. LAAZ0006 is documented with a very long flowering season from June through October and a high rebloom rating. For a home garden that means color on the patio long after other lavenders have gone quiet, and steady forage for bees through late summer.
Its cultivar documentation also describes cold resistance as very good, stronger than its sibling Aromatico Blue (LAAZ0005). That is welcome news in West Michigan, where winters swing between deep cold and sudden thaws.
Where it fits in the garden
At roughly a foot tall and a little wider, LAAZ0006 is a natural for edging a path, lining the front of a perennial border or filling a row of patio pots. Short stems mean the flowers sit close to the foliage, so the plant reads as a neat dome of color rather than a wand-waving shrub. Plant three or five together for impact.
Because its main use is fragrance, put it where you will brush against it: beside a step, a gate or a garden bench.
Planting and care
- Sun: full sun, at least six to eight hours.
- Soil: lean and fast draining. Clay needs a raised bed or a mound with added grit.
- Spacing: about 16 to 18 inches apart so the mounds just meet.
- Water: deep, infrequent watering while it establishes; very little afterward.
- Feeding: skip it. Rich soil means soft growth and fewer flowers.
- Winter: it needs a winter chill to bloom well, so leave potted plants outdoors in a sheltered spot rather than bringing them inside.
Keeping the rebloom coming
The trick with a reblooming lavender is to snip spent spikes before they set seed. After each flush fades, trim the flower stems back to the foliage with scissors or hand shears. A light shaping cut in late summer keeps the mound tight; save heavier shaping for spring once new growth shows, and never cut into bare wood. The Pruning Calendar lays out the timing.
For dried crafts, harvest when the spikes are fully colored but only partly open. The short stems suit sachets and small bundles. Culinary use is not recommended for this cultivar, so keep it in the garden and the linen closet rather than the cookie jar.
Choosing a size
LAAZ0006 is offered as a 3-inch plug, 4-inch pot and 1-gallon pot. Plugs are a smart choice for planting a long edge; gallons give a fuller look the first summer. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
How long does LAAZ0006 actually bloom?
Documentation records flowering from June through October with high rebloom. Deadheading between flushes helps it keep going.
Is it hardy enough for Michigan?
It is rated for zones 5a to 9a and documented as very cold resistant. Good drainage is still what decides winter survival.
How does it compare with Aromatico Blue?
Both are compact English lavenders. LAAZ0006 has a stronger scent, higher rebloom and better documented cold resistance. Line them up in the Compare tool.
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