Silver Mist Lavender Seeds: A Fragrant Project for Pots and Borders

Silver Mist Lavender Seeds grow an English lavender, a classic choice for fragrant gardens, pots and borders. Starting from seed takes patience, but there is nothing quite like the day those first tiny sprouts finally show up after you had half given up on them.

The packet

Sowing Silver Mist

• Stratify: a few weeks of cold, moist storage can help, though results vary.
• Surface sow: press the seeds lightly onto a light seed mix. Lavender needs light to sprout.
• Keep it even: evenly moist, never soggy, in a warm, bright spot.
• Expect stragglers: germination is slow and irregular.

Growing it in a container

English lavender does well in pots as long as the roots never sit in water. Choose a container with drainage holes, at least a little wider than you think you need, and fill it with a fast-draining mix. Adding grit or coarse sand to a standard potting mix helps. Set it where it gets full sun most of the day.

Water when the top couple of inches feel dry, then let the excess drain away completely. Skip the saucer full of water. In cold winters, potted lavender is more exposed than plants in the ground, so move the pot against a sheltered wall or into an unheated garage once it goes dormant, and water only lightly.

Growing it in a border

In the ground, pick the sunniest stretch with soil that drains quickly after rain. Lavender sited at the front of a border, where you brush past it, rewards you with scent every time you walk by. Keep mulch and wet leaves away from the woody base.

Frequently asked questions

When can seedlings go outside?

Once they have several sets of true leaves and the risk of frost has passed. Check your timing with the Frost Date Estimator and harden them off for about a week first.

Should I feed lavender in pots?

Very lightly, if at all. Rich feeding makes soft growth and fewer flowers.

Keep exploring

• Silver Mist Lavender Seeds
• Lavender Seeds, All Varieties
• Lavender Plant Library
• Frost Date Estimator