{"product_id":"lavandula-stoechas-bandera-deep-purple-spanish-lavender","title":"Lavandula stoechas Bandera Deep Purple | Spanish Lavender","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLavandula stoechas Bandera Deep Purple | Spanish Lavender \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBandera Deep Purple is a compact, richly flowering Spanish Lavender with aromatic evergreen foliage and masses of distinctive deep purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its naturally dense, rounded habit makes it particularly suitable for \u003cstrong\u003epots, balconies, terraces, borders and small sunny gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many lavender varieties traditionally propagated vegetatively, Bandera has been developed specifically as a \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional-quality seed-grown Lavandula stoechas\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants are naturally compact, well-branched and uniform, producing quality comparable to vegetatively propagated varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants flower abundantly, with blooms that can almost completely cover the foliage at peak flowering. Bandera is also \u003cstrong\u003elong-flowering and produces a good secondary flush of flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, extending its ornamental value throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother advantage is its naturally compact growth: \u003cstrong\u003epinching is not required\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants maintain a dense, mounded shape without opening up in the centre. \u003cstrong\u003eSow 1 seed per cell or small pot. Bandera is naturally well-branched and develops into a compact, bushy plant from a single seed; pinching is not required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandera Deep Purple is also a \u003cstrong\u003efirst-year flowering perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice when a compact lavender with relatively fast flowering from seed is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Purple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish Lavender\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy and mounded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–36 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring, spring, late spring and summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7a–10b\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 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Avoid covering the seeds too deeply, as this can significantly reduce germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a temperature of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e during the initial germination stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination develops relatively quickly under suitable conditions, with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 days from 50% germination to maximum germination\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the first roots begin to emerge, cooler growing conditions of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e are recommended. This is particularly important because young \u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e seedlings can stretch if temperatures are too high during the early stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the substrate evenly moist during germination, but avoid excessive wetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVernalisation is not required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young plants normally require approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–7 weeks in plug production\u003c\/strong\u003e before they are ready for the next growing stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter transplanting, Bandera Deep Purple requires approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11–14 weeks to finish and flower\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives an approximate professional crop time of around \u003cstrong\u003e17–21 weeks from sowing to a flowering plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandera can therefore flower \u003cstrong\u003ein its first year from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination, provide plenty of light and good air circulation. Avoid overly warm, humid conditions and excessive watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slightly acidic growing medium is preferred. The supplied professional growing information recommends a pH of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–6.2\u003c\/strong\u003e. Very high pH can cause chlorosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm position in full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spanish Lavender performs best with plenty of light and a well-drained growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandera develops naturally into a \u003cstrong\u003edense, rounded and well-branched plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, so pinching is normally unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes it particularly suitable for container growing. 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At peak bloom, the numerous deep purple flowers can almost cover the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series is also capable of producing a \u003cstrong\u003egood secondary flush of flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, extending the display after the first major flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder professional growing conditions, Bandera can flower approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–3 weeks earlier than comparable varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing in Pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its compact height of only \u003cstrong\u003e18–23 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bandera Deep Purple is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003epots, balcony containers and terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a container with good drainage and place it in the sunniest available position. 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