Description
Vincenza Blue Lavender Seeds 6527.
Fragrant Deep Blue Blossoms for Heat, Drought, and Pollinator Gardens.
Vincenza Blue Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a stunning open-pollinated variety prized for its rich, fragrant, deep blue flower spikes and exceptional summer performance. Reaching a compact height of 30 to 45 cm, this versatile perennial withstands summer heat and drought with ease, flowering continuously deep into the fall. In milder Canadian microclimates, it can even grow large enough to form a charming, informal hedge. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, it brings classic Mediterranean fragrance and colour to sunny garden borders, rockeries, and patio containers.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6527
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Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Vincenza Blue’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Tender Perennial (Hardy to Zone 7; Overwinters to Zone 5 with protection)
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Height: 30–45 cm
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Plant Spacing: Thin or space to 30 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Well-drained soil (highly drought and heat tolerant)
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Germination: 14–30 days at 21°C
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Seed Depth: 3 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 20–25 seeds per packet (800 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Vincenza Blue Lavender can be started early indoors or sown directly into garden beds.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors in a soilless medium 10 weeks before your last expected spring frost date. Sow seeds 3 mm deep. Maintain a consistent temperature of 21°C for the 14 to 30 day germination window. Once sprouted, grow on under lights at slightly cooler temperatures before hardening off and transplanting outdoors after frost danger passes.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Sow seeds 3 mm deep and 2.5 cm apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil in late May, or in late August to early September in Zone 5 and warmer regions.
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Spacing & Care: Thin or space plants 30 cm apart. Plant in light, well-drained soil in full sun. In colder regions (Zones 5 and 6), apply winter protective mulch around the base to help plants overwinter successfully.
Why Vincenza Blue Lavender Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want classic aromatic foliage and deep blue flower spikes that resist summer heat, Vincenza Blue is an outstanding choice. Its compact habit, extended blooming season, and magnetic draw for pollinators make it an essential centerpiece for herb gardens, sunny borders, and sensory landscapes.
