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Sharon Roberts Lavender: An English Lavender That Blooms Again
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Sharon Roberts lavender is an English lavender with an upright but relaxed habit, about 30 inches tall and 30 inches wide, with green foliage and purple spikes. It flowers early in the English lavender season, starting in early June and peaking by mid-June, and its rebloom rating is high.
In practice that means two harvests from one plant, if you hold up your end with the shears.
Sharon Roberts at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Sharon Roberts' |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Foliage | Green |
| Habit | Upright and relaxed |
| Mature size | About 30 inches tall and 30 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts early June, peaks mid-June, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5a to 9a |
| Fragrance | Strong, sweet floral, low camphor |
| Culinary | Rated great |
The two-harvest plan
A reblooming English lavender is handy for anyone who wants both culinary buds and dried bundles, or who sells at markets and wants fresh stems later in summer. Here is how to make the most of Sharon Roberts:
- First harvest, June: cut stems when buds are colored and only a few flowers have opened.
- Trim right away: shear the whole plant lightly, removing spent stems and a bit of leafy growth.
- Light care: a deep watering during a dry spell helps it push new growth.
- Second harvest: cut the rebloom stems as they color, or leave them for pollinators.
- Last trim: by late summer, so new growth firms up before winter.
The Pruning Calendar gives month-by-month timing.
Planting and spacing
Plant in full sun with soil that drains fast. Its relaxed habit means stems lean outward a little, so give it its full width, about 30 inches, to keep the center open to air. On heavy soil, a raised bed or mound helps. Water deeply at planting and while it establishes, then sparingly. Keep mulch away from the crown.
Uses
Sharon Roberts is rated great for culinary use and excellent for essential oil suitability. Its sweet, low-camphor buds suit baking, lavender sugar and teas; use food-grown buds sparingly. It is rated good for fresh and dried flowers, and the green foliage makes a nice backdrop in a mixed bouquet.
Plants or plug trays
Sharon Roberts is offered as individual plants and plugs (3-inch plugs, 4-inch pots and 1-gallon pots) and as a 72-cell plug tray or deep 20-cell plug tray for growers. Trays suit growers planting rows, cutting gardens or their own potted stock. See each product page for current sizes and availability, and the Wholesale Hub for tray orders.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is the rebloom?
Its rebloom rating is high. The second flush is usually lighter than the first, and it depends on trimming promptly after June.
Why do the stems lean outward?
Its habit is described as upright but relaxed. Lean soil and an annual trim keep it from flopping open.
Is it hardy in zone 5?
Yes, it is rated for zones 5a to 9a. Good drainage matters more than mulch.
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