Lavender Grosso Live Starter Plants – 2 Plugs, 1″-3″ Tall, Aromatic Fragrance

Overview

Transform your garden into a fragrant oasis with these Lavender Grosso live plant plugs. You will receive two healthy, well-rooted starter plants, ready for transplanting. Known for its robust growth and prolific blooms, Lavender Grosso is a hybrid lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’) celebrated for its exceptionally strong, sweet fragrance and beautiful deep purple flowers. This variety is a favorite for aromatherapy, culinary uses, and creating stunning garden borders or hedges. Even as young plugs, these plants are robust and eager to establish, quickly growing into mature, aromatic specimens that will attract pollinators and delight your senses. While they arrive as young starters without flowers, they will soon develop their characteristic vibrant blooms and intoxicating scent, making them a perfect addition to any herb garden or landscape project. Experience the joy of growing your own fragrant lavender with these high-quality starter plants.

These aromatic lavender plants are renowned for their hardiness and ability to thrive in various conditions, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. The plants are shipped well-rooted in soil, ensuring a smooth transition to your garden. Plant them in appropriate conditions, and watch them flourish, providing beauty and fragrance for years to come. Lavender Grosso is also a popular choice for crafting bouquets, sachets, and essential oils due to its high oil content and long-lasting scent.

Key Benefits

Adding Lavender Grosso live plant plugs to your garden comes with a multitude of advantages, enhancing both the aesthetic and sensory appeal of your outdoor space. These benefits extend beyond mere beauty, offering practical and therapeutic qualities that make them a truly rewarding plant to cultivate.

• Exceptional Fragrance: Enjoy the rich, sweet, and potent aroma that Grosso lavender care helps to produce, perfect for aromatherapy, sachets, or simply enjoying in your garden. This strong fragrance is a hallmark of the Grosso variety, setting it apart from many other lavenders.
• Stunning Purple Flowers: Adorn your garden with beautiful, long-lasting deep purple lavender flowers that bloom profusely, creating a visually appealing landscape. These vibrant blooms are perfect for cutting and drying.
• Drought Tolerant & Hardy: Once established, these plants are highly tolerant of drought and thrive in a wide range of climates, making them a low-maintenance choice for busy gardeners. They are resilient and can withstand less than ideal conditions.
• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant flowers and rich nectar are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem. Support local wildlife with these beneficial plants.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for garden borders, hedges, mass plantings, rock gardens, or container growing. The flowers can be harvested for culinary uses, essential oils, or decorative arrangements.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The strong scent and taste of lavender typically deter deer and rabbits, protecting your garden from common pests. Enjoy your garden without constant worry of critters.
• Therapeutic Qualities: The aroma of lavender is known for its calming and relaxing properties, making it a wonderful addition to a sensory garden or near outdoor seating areas.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper Grosso lavender care is essential for ensuring your plants thrive and produce abundant, fragrant blooms. These live starter plants are resilient, but a good foundation will lead to long-term success. Lavender Grosso prefers a sunny location and well-draining soil, mimicking its native Mediterranean environment. For optimal growth, ensure your plants receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily; insufficient light can lead to leggy growth, fewer flowers, and a weaker fragrance. When planting, choose a site with sandy or loamy soil that drains exceptionally well. Lavender absolutely detests ‘wet feet,’ so avoid heavy clay soils or areas where water tends to collect. An ideal soil pH for Lavender Grosso is slightly alkaline, ranging from 6.5 to 7.5. Incorporating grit or sand can improve drainage in heavier soils.

Watering should be managed carefully, especially during the establishment phase. Keep the soil lightly moist for the first 1-2 weeks after planting to help the plugs settle in. Once established, aromatic lavender plants are quite drought-tolerant and prefer deep, infrequent watering. Only water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Overwatering is the most common cause of root rot in lavender, so err on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering. These plants are hardy in USDA Zone 5 lavender to 9, tolerating both heat and drought once mature. Young plants, however, should be protected from frost until they are well-established. Fertilization is generally not heavily required; lavender thrives in lean soil. If your soil is very poor, a light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can be beneficial, but avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

Size & Details

You will receive a set of two healthy Lavender Grosso live plant plugs, each measuring approximately 1″-3″ tall. These young starter plants are well-rooted in soil within small nursery pots, ensuring they are ready for successful transplanting into your garden or larger containers. While they are young and will not have flowers upon arrival, they possess the vigor to grow into mature plants known for their stunning purple lavender flowers and rich, aromatic fragrance. Lavender Grosso typically grows to a mature size of 24-30 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide, forming a beautiful, mounding habit. Its growth rate is moderate, and with proper care, you can expect established plants to begin flowering in their first or second year. These plants are shipped in a form that minimizes transplant shock, allowing for a smooth transition to their new home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Lavender Grosso live plant get? A: Once mature, Lavender Grosso typically reaches a height of 24-30 inches and spreads about 24-36 inches wide, forming a dense, aromatic bush.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: Each plant is shipped as a plug, well-rooted in a small nursery pot, ready for transplanting.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Lavender Grosso is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in full sun exposures. While it can be briefly brought indoors for winter in very cold climates, it generally prefers outdoor conditions.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For the best growth and most abundant purple lavender flowers, these plants require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, once established, Lavender Grosso is considered low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, making Grosso lavender care relatively easy for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plants will arrive as healthy, well-rooted starter plugs, securely packaged to ensure their safe journey. They will be green and actively growing, though without flowers due to their young age.
• Q: Is it good for beginners? A: Absolutely! Its hardiness and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for beginner gardeners looking to add fragrance and beauty to their landscape.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Depending on planting time and growing conditions, you can expect these plugs to start producing flowers in their first or second growing season.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: Spring after the last frost is generally the ideal time to plant your aromatic lavender plants, allowing them ample time to establish before winter.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Lavender Grosso is hardy in USDA Zone 5 lavender through 9. If you are in these zones, it should survive winter outdoors with proper care and establishment.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: Once mature and established, it can tolerate temperatures down to approximately -20°F (USDA Zone 5). Young plants will need protection from frost.