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LAAZ0014 Lavender: The Very Fragrant Dark Blue English Lavender
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Some lavenders you have to lean in to smell. LAAZ0014 lavender is not one of them. This English lavender is documented with a very strong, exceptional fragrance, carried on dark purple-blue spikes that are long for the size of the plant. It grows into an upright, well-branched ball about a foot tall and a foot wide, with dark green foliage.
Its other selling point is stamina: abundant flowering and a high rebloom rating, with a season documented from June through October.
LAAZ0014 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia LAAZ0014 |
| Flower color | Dark purple-blue |
| Foliage | Dark green |
| Size | About 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide |
| Flower spikes | About 3.7 inches long on stems near 5 inches |
| Bloom | Begins mid to late June, peaks early to mid-July, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5a to 8b |
| Fragrance | Very strong |
A fragrance plant first
The listing names fragrance as this cultivar's main use, and that is where it shines. Put it where the scent can reach you: beside a back door, along a path you walk every day, under a window that opens in summer or in pots on a sunny deck. On a warm afternoon a small group of these will scent a surprising amount of space.
The spikes are notably long relative to the short stems, so each flower head holds plenty of color. Cut a few and drop them in a drawer or a small dish; they hold their scent well as they dry. Culinary use is not recommended for this cultivar, so keep it for the nose rather than the oven.
Siting and planting
Full sun and fast drainage are non-negotiable for any English lavender, and they matter most at the cold end of the range. LAAZ0014 is rated to zone 5a and its documentation describes good cold tolerance, though its main intended use is summer production. In practice, the plants that come through Michigan winters best are the ones that never sit in wet soil.
- Plant in sandy or gravelly loam, or build a raised bed on clay.
- Space about 12 to 15 inches apart; the plant stays round and tidy.
- Set the crown at soil level, never buried.
- Use gravel or nothing as mulch close to the base, not wet bark.
Check your zone and last frost before you plant with the Frost Date Estimator.
Keeping it blooming into fall
High rebloom needs a little help. As each round of flowers fades, clip the spent spikes back to the foliage. That redirects energy into new buds instead of seed. Water deeply only when the soil is dry a few inches down, and skip fertilizer entirely, since extra nitrogen produces leaves at the expense of flowers.
In late summer, stop heavy cutting so the plant can firm up before winter. Like all English lavenders it needs a winter chill to set buds, so potted plants should stay outdoors in a sheltered spot. Do the main shaping in spring once fresh growth shows, staying in the green.
Plant formats
Choose a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. Its compact size makes plugs a good value for a fragrant edge, while a gallon gives you an instant feature for a container. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
When does LAAZ0014 bloom?
Records vary slightly: bloom starts between mid and late June and peaks from early to mid-July, with reblooms documented as late as October.
Is it good in containers?
Yes. At about a foot tall and wide it is well sized for pots. Use a gritty mix, a pot with drainage holes and let it stay outdoors in winter.
Can I cook with it?
Culinary use is not recommended for this cultivar. Grow it for fragrance, bees and dried crafts.
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