{"product_id":"lavandula-angustifolia-munstead-english-lavender","title":"Lavandula angustifolia Munstead | English Lavender","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia Munstead | English Lavender\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic, compact English lavender with beautifully fragrant foliage and masses of \u003cstrong\u003edeep lavender-blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reliable perennial forms neat, evergreen clumps and is an excellent choice for sunny borders, pathways, pots and pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Munstead’ is valued for its \u003cstrong\u003ecompact habit, intense fragrance and excellent garden performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aromatic flowers are highly attractive to \u003cstrong\u003ebees and other pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e and can also be harvested for fresh or dried arrangements, lavender sachets and decorative crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, lavender prefers sunny, relatively dry conditions and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance and Mediterranean-style plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Lavender ‘Munstead’?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful \u003cstrong\u003edeep lavender-blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic English lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, clump-forming perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly aromatic flowers and foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for sunny borders and pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful for fresh and dried flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for extensive green roof planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial for long-term garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Munstead’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, clump-forming perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep lavender blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 23–25 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 5a–9a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Seed \/ ApeX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, pots, containers, aromatic gardens, pollinator gardens, dried flowers and green roofs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plants intended for spring and summer garden planting, sow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary to March\u003c\/strong\u003e. Professional growers may also sow from June to August for flowering pot plants the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 seeds per plug or cell\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace seeds on the surface of a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight is required for germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress seeds gently onto the surface rather than covering deeply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14–20 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–22°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium evenly moist but never waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApeX-treated seed provides improved and more uniform germination compared with untreated raw seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTransplanting \u0026amp; Growing On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedlings can generally be transplanted approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9 weeks after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, once they have developed a healthy root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained perennial growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lavender dislikes heavy, permanently wet soil, especially during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substrate pH of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.8–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable, with neutral to slightly alkaline conditions particularly favourable for established plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e with good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Seed to Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring crop time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e23–25 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, but lavender grown from seed should not be treated like a fast-growing annual flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Munstead’ requires a period of \u003cstrong\u003ecold exposure (vernalization)\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliable flower initiation. For professional production, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 weeks at 3–5°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter this cold period, plants can be grown at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e under long days and high light levels to encourage flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants grown at cooler temperatures develop more slowly but usually remain compact and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant ‘Munstead’ in a \u003cstrong\u003esunny, warm and well-drained location\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good drainage is particularly important during autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, lavender is relatively drought tolerant. Water young plants regularly while they establish, but mature plants should be allowed to dry moderately between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid constantly wet soil and excessive watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Munstead’ is particularly beautiful when planted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlong pathways and garden edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn sunny perennial borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn gravel and Mediterranean-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn herb and aromatic gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn pollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn larger groups for a lavender-field effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender has relatively \u003cstrong\u003emoderate nutrient requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not be overfed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive nitrogen encourages soft, elongated growth and can cause plants to lose their naturally compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring active growth, use a balanced fertiliser sparingly. Avoid heavy feeding late in the season so that plants have time to mature before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePruning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular pruning helps maintain a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact, dense and attractive shape\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, remove spent flower stems and lightly trim the plants. Avoid cutting deeply into old, leafless woody growth, as lavender may not regenerate well from very old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Drying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest lavender stems when the flowers have developed good colour and the first flowers are beginning to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drying, cut stems during dry weather, gather them into small bunches and hang them \u003cstrong\u003eupside down in a dry, shaded and well-ventilated place\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried flowers retain their characteristic fragrance and are beautiful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWreaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender sachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral crafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePollinator Friendly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrant flowers are rich in nectar and highly attractive to \u003cstrong\u003ebees and other beneficial pollinating insects\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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