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LAMPU31-0 Lavender: Long-Headed Spanish Lavender That Stands Tall
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LAMPU31-0 lavender is a Spanish lavender built for presence. It grows upright to about 18 inches, with strong stems that resist flopping, and it carries notably long flower heads: dark purple flowers topped with light purple bracts. The two-tone look, deep below and pale above, is one of its most distinctive features.
It is also an early bloomer even by Spanish lavender standards, with flowering documented from mid-April in warm climates. Its hardiness rating is USDA zone 9a.
LAMPU31-0 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas LAMPU31-0 |
| Bracts and flowers | Light purple bracts over dark purple flowers |
| Flower heads | Long |
| Size | About 18 inches tall and 14 inches wide |
| Habit | Upright and lodging-resistant |
| Bloom | Starts mid-April, peaks early May, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zone 9a |
| Fragrance | Moderate; resinous, camphor and eucalyptus-like |
What lodging-resistant means for you
Lodging is a farmer's word for stems that bend over or collapse, usually after rain or under the weight of heavy flower heads. A lodging-resistant lavender keeps its posture. For LAMPU31-0 that means long heads held up straight, a tidy look in containers and better cut stems for small bouquets. It is a reason to choose this plant for a windy deck or an exposed corner.
The best way to grow it here
With a zone 9a rating, this is a warm-climate plant. In West Michigan the timing works in your favor, though. Because Spanish lavender does not need a cold period to bloom, a plant set out after the last frost flowers within weeks, and high rebloom keeps it going through summer.
- Pot size: 12 to 14 inches across to balance its height.
- Mix: fast-draining with added grit; drainage holes are a must.
- Sun: full sun, the more the better.
- Water: soak and let the top inch or two dry before watering again.
- Deadheading: remove faded heads at the first leaf pair to keep new ones coming.
Bringing it inside
Before the first hard frost, bring the pot into a cool, bright room or a frost-free sunroom. Water lightly, only when dry, and do not feed in winter. In spring, move it out once nights stay above freezing, giving it a week of gradual sun to adjust. Check dates with the Frost Date Estimator.
Design and cutting ideas
Use LAMPU31-0 as the tall center of a mixed container with silver trailing plants around the rim, or line several pots along a sunny walkway. Its early bloom gives pollinators something to visit in spring, and bees rate it highly. The long heads cut well for small vases and dry nicely when hung in a dark, airy place. Culinary use is not recommended.
It comes as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Can LAMPU31-0 stay outside in winter?
Only where winters are mild enough for zone 9a. In Michigan, bring it in or grow it as an annual.
Why do the heads look two-toned?
The flowers in the head are dark purple, and the sterile bracts on top are light purple. That contrast is a documented trait of this selection.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. Its upright, sturdy habit makes it forgiving, as long as the soil drains well and you avoid overwatering.
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