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'Super Bleu' Lavender: Even Rows and 14-Inch Stems for Bundling
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'Super Bleu' lavender is an English lavender built for neat rows and tidy bundles. Its upright, uniform habit grows about 24 inches tall and three feet wide, with blue-gray foliage and purple flowers on stems around 14 inches long. Bloom is documented from early summer through midsummer with an extended flowering period, and the scent is a strong, classic English lavender fragrance.
It is Lavandula angustifolia 'Super Bleu', rated for USDA zones 5a to 9b. Like other English lavenders, it needs a winter chill to bloom well and handles cold winters when its roots stay dry.
'Super Bleu' at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Super Bleu' |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Foliage | Blue-gray |
| Size | About 24 inches tall and 36 inches wide |
| Stems | About 14 inches |
| Bloom | Starts early June, peaks mid-July, extended flowering; moderate rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Strong, classic English lavender |
Built for bundles
Stem length is what makes a lavender easy or fussy to bundle. Short stems mean fiddly little bunches; long, even stems mean tidy bundles you can tie in a minute. At about 14 inches, 'Super Bleu' sits in the comfortable range for dried bunches, sachet-making and small bouquets, and its uniform habit means the stems on one plant tend to match.
For drying, cut on a dry morning when the buds are fully colored and only a few flowers have opened. Gather bunches about the thickness of a broom handle, secure them with a rubber band (it tightens as the stems shrink), and hang them upside down in a dark, airy spot.
Rows and hedges
A uniform, upright lavender looks best repeated. Plant 'Super Bleu' in a straight row along a fence or walk, about 30 to 36 inches apart, and the plants will mature into a consistent band of blue-gray foliage and purple flowers. Because the bloom season is extended, the row stays colorful longer than many single-flush English lavenders.
Lay out a row or hedge in the Garden planner.
Planting and care
- Sun and soil: full sun and fast-draining soil. Raise rows on clay.
- Water: deep watering the first season, then low water needs.
- Feeding: light or none. Rich soil gives soft, floppy stems.
- Pruning: after the main bloom, shear the whole row at the same height, removing spent stems and a third of the soft growth. Make the last trim by late summer.
- Spring: tidy winter-browned tips once new growth appears. Avoid cutting into bare wood.
- Winter: keep heavy, wet mulch off the crowns.
Other uses
Its essential oil suitability is rated excellent and its culinary rating great, so 'Super Bleu' can supply both the craft table and the kitchen. For cooking, use buds from food-grown plants and start with a small amount. Pollinators rate it great, and deer tend to avoid it.
Choosing a plant size
It is offered as 3-inch plugs, 4-inch pots and 1-gallon pots. For a long row, plugs keep costs down; buying one size for the whole row helps the plants mature evenly. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
How long are the stems on 'Super Bleu'?
About 14 inches, a comfortable length for dried bundles and small bouquets.
Is it good for a lavender hedge?
Yes. Its upright, uniform habit suits rows and hedges, planted about 30 to 36 inches apart.
Is 'Super Bleu' the same as Super lavender?
No. 'Super Bleu' is an English lavender, while Super is a larger, later-blooming lavandin.
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