Grosso Lavender | Lavandula z intermedia 'Grosso'
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MOST FRAGRANT OF LAVENDER VARIETIES
Chef Approved for flavor
What is more fragrant and refreshing than Lavender! We have one of the most fragrant Lavenders being grown, ‘Grosso’. Beautiful slivery-green foliage that boast large dark purple flowers. As the flowers dry, they can be harvested indoors for long lasting fragrance.
‘Grosso’ grows in a mounding form, that offers a unique opportunity for the garden. Used as a formal “Old English” planting or “Modern” planting this Lavender is very versatile. Whether planted in a border or elegant hedge to a rock star container garden, this is the plant for you! If you’re into potpourri or exquisite dried arrangements, ‘Grosso’ can take all the way there. In a culinary note, this lavender pairs well with meats and vegetable for a more robust flavor and aroma. Lavender water is a refreshing treat on a long and hot summer day. Infuse your water with lavender stems for a few hours adding and a bit of Splenda or honey to achieve a tasty treat.
Bad soil? ‘Grosso’ Lavender is very “poor soil” and “dry soil” tolerant. The key is to get the plant established its first year, and then let it go. Do not over water and do not fertilize as you would other plants. The only key to growing Lavender is great air circulation. Don’t crowd your plant too close together and add to an existing garden where other plants will infringe in its space. Soil mounding is advisable, taking a 8-10” mound of soil and planting your plant above the existing soli lines. This will help with drainage and air circulation if you are a heavy mulcher.
We do want to mention, deer and rabbits tend to avoid ‘Grosso’ Lavender, so this will be one plant to take off the varmint list. On the other hand, bees and butterflies will flock to the rich purple flowers giving competition for your cut flower projects.
Care
Plant this plant in full sun (6+ hours a day) and most soils. It will sprawl out to form a small clump and tends to spread more quickly in light sandy type soils. On occasion, it is best to remover spent blooms (dead-heading) to encourage repeat blooming and tidy up the plant. When winter comes, it is recommended to mulch heavy around the plant to protect roots and stems.
Fertilize in early spring with our HICOTE 360 day slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health.
Uses
Border, spacing 18" to 24" apart or Cut Flower and Dried Foliage arrangments. A great summer perennial for benificals like bees, butterflies, and humminbirds that can feed when other plants are drying up in the heat.
Ordering
Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
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Plant Highlight
● Growing Zone: 4-8
● Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
● Botanical Name: Lavandula z intermedia 'Grosso'
● Foliage Color: Blue-Green
● Flower Color: Blue
● Flower Fragrance: Yes
● Fall Color: N/A
● Type: Perennial
● Mature Height: 18-24"
● Mature Width: 18-24"
● Growth Rate: Medium
● Exposure: Full Sun
● Soil Needs: Widely Adaptable
● Water Needs: Low to average water needs. DOES NOT LIKE IT WET
● Pruning Needs: Spring shaping before spring growth begins
● Awards:
● Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: Yes
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
