Spanish Lavender Seeds (6 seeds)

Caution!!! Caution!!! Caution!!!Lavender needs skill to handle.

Not recommended for beginnerBuyer buy at own risk

[Lavandula stoechas]

Heigh: 30-100cm

The leaves are greyish and tomentose, 1 to 4cm long. The flowers are pink to purple, produced on spikes 2 cm long at the top of slender, leafless stems 10–30 cm (4–12 in) long. It is associated with hot, dry, sunny conditions in alkaline soils.

Provide it with full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily), well-draining soil, and water it deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It does not like a lot of water,

How to grow:—

• Cold stratification: Place a wet paper towel on a plate. The towel should be thoroughly wet but drain any excessive water. Spread the seeds apart from one another on top of the paper towel. Insert the plate into a ziplock bag sealing the bag. Place the plate into the refrigerator in a place that will not be disturbed for the next 30 to 40 days. After 30 to 40 days it’s time to start germinating. Take the plate from the refrigerator and place it in a sunny window.
• Lavender soil mix: 1 part perlite, 1 part sand, 1 part potting soil, 1 part compost (optional)

Difference between English Lavender and Spike Lavender:—

• Leaves: English Lavender has narrow leaves and Spike Lavender has broader leaves
• Aroma: English Lavender has sweeter aromo (used to make essential oil) and Spike Lavender has eucalyptus-like aroma (It is used to scent room sprays, deodorants, soaps, disinfectants, insect repellents, and other products, and it complements these products with its purifying characteristics.)

在马来西亚可勉强发芽成长，因为天气不够冷所以不容易开花(根据记录，也有成功的例子)，但是叶子还有香味。请放在明亮处，但需避免阳光直接暴晒。