Unwins Lavender Blue Spear Easy To Grow Seeds from B&Q

Name: Unwins Lavender Blue Spear Easy To Grow Seeds from B&Q
Brand: Unwins

Unwins

The Lavender Blue Spear is a showy variety with large, intense flower spikes. Loved by bees. A modern ‘English’ Lavender with huge vibrant flower spikes and a neat, compact growing habit.Sow: February to AugustFlowering: June to SeptemberSowingAlmost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Alternatively, sow seeds in a module tray. Place in the warmth, 15–20 °C, and keep moist.Growing OnKeep seedlings in a light position but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5 cm apart into trays of potting compost. Alternatively, transplant individually into 8 cm pots.Hardening Off / Planting OutGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out from early summer onwards. Allow 35 cm between plants.AftercareTrim back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.AdviceEarly sowings will flower for the first time in the same year as sowing. Lavender flowers and foliage can be used in salads or flowers can be candied and used to flavour jams.