Lavender Phenomenal Live Plant – Starter Plant – 3 Inch Pot – Outdoor

Overview

Transform your garden into a fragrant sanctuary with the magnificent Lavender Phenomenal live plant. This exceptional variety of lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’, is celebrated for its vigorous growth, beautiful purple flowers, and delightful aroma. Unlike many other lavender types, ‘Phenomenal’ boasts superior disease resistance and a remarkable ability to thrive in various climates, making it a favorite among gardeners across the United States. You will receive a healthy, well-rooted starter plant, ready to establish itself in your landscape. While your young plant may not be in bloom upon arrival, it will soon develop into a lush, aromatic bush, offering continuous beauty and fragrance throughout the growing season.

Key Benefits

Choosing a Lavender Phenomenal live plant for your garden offers a multitude of advantages, enhancing both the aesthetic and sensory appeal of your outdoor space. Its robust nature and stunning characteristics make it a truly phenomenal addition.

• Exceptional Fragrance: Enjoy the classic, soothing scent of lavender that emanates from its abundant purple blooms and silvery-green foliage, perfect for aromatherapy or attracting beneficial insects.
• Vigorous Growth & Hardiness: This variety is renowned for its strong growth habit and ability to withstand both hot summers and cold winters, making it incredibly resilient and easy to grow for many gardeners.
• Drought-Tolerant: Once established, drought-tolerant lavender requires minimal watering, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or gardens in arid regions, conserving water and effort.
• Pollinator Magnet: The vibrant flowers are a huge draw for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to the health and biodiversity of your garden ecosystem.
• Versatile Garden Use: Perfect for borders, mass plantings, herb gardens, rock gardens, or as a stunning focal point. Its upright habit and uniform growth make it ideal for formal or informal designs.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The strong aromatic oils in lavender deter common garden pests like deer and rabbits, protecting your plants naturally.
• Culinary and Craft Potential: Harvest the fragrant blooms for culinary uses, sachets, essential oils, or beautiful dried flower arrangements, extending its utility beyond the garden.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Ensuring your Lavender Phenomenal live plant thrives involves understanding its basic needs for light, soil, and water. This robust plant is relatively low-maintenance once established, but providing the right conditions from the start will lead to the best results. For optimal growth and prolific blooming, consistent care during its initial establishment phase is crucial.

Sunlight Requirements

Full sun is essential for the ‘Phenomenal’ lavender. Provide at least 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily. Planting in a location that receives ample morning sun and protection from intense afternoon heat in very hot climates can be beneficial, but generally, more sun equals more flowers and a more compact plant. Insufficient sunlight will lead to leggy growth and sparse blooming.

Watering & Soil

Excellent drainage is critical for growing Lavender Phenomenal. Lavender hates ‘wet feet,’ which can lead to root rot. Water regularly during the establishment phase (the first few months after planting). Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant lavender. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of lavender failure. Prefers sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil with an ideal pH of 6.5–8.0 (slightly alkaline). Avoid heavy clay or wet soils at all costs. Amend heavy soils with compost and grit to improve drainage.

Temperature & Climate

This variety performs exceptionally well in hot summers and tolerates cold winters, making it suitable for a wide range of USDA Hardiness Zones (typically 5-9). It is also known for tolerating humidity better than many other lavender varieties, though good air circulation is always important to prevent fungal issues. Protect young plants from extreme winter winds in colder zones. No specific fertilization is typically needed for ‘Phenomenal’ lavender; excessive nutrients can reduce flowering. Pruning after the first flush of flowers encourages a second bloom and maintains a tidy shape.

Size & Details

Your Lavender Phenomenal live plant will arrive as a healthy, well-rooted starter plant, carefully grown in a 3 Inch Pot. At this stage, it is a young plant, typically without flowers, focused on developing a strong root system. Mature ‘Phenomenal’ lavender plants can grow to an impressive size, reaching approximately 24-36 inches tall and spreading 24-36 inches wide, forming a beautiful, mounded shrub. This variety exhibits a moderate to fast growth rate, quickly filling out to create a substantial presence in your garden. It is shipped in its nursery pot, ensuring minimal transplant shock and easy planting upon arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: A mature Lavender Phenomenal live plant typically reaches 24-36 inches in both height and spread, forming a robust and attractive mound in your garden.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This lavender starter plant is shipped in a 3 Inch Pot, providing a good foundation for transplanting into your garden or a larger container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While it can be started indoors, Phenomenal lavender care is primarily focused on outdoor cultivation. This variety thrives in full sun and is best suited for garden beds, borders, and outdoor containers.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal growth and abundant blooms, your drought-tolerant lavender requires a minimum of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day. Full sun is crucial.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, growing Lavender Phenomenal is considered relatively easy, especially once established. It’s known for its hardiness and low maintenance requirements, making it suitable for both experienced and novice gardeners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive one healthy, well-rooted starter plant in a nursery pot. Photos of mature plants are for reference; your plant will be young and likely not in flower.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time for planting Lavandula Phenomenal is in spring after the last frost, or in early fall in warmer climates, allowing it time to establish before extreme temperatures.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Lavender Phenomenal live plant is known for its excellent cold hardiness, typically thriving in USDA Zones 5-9, making it a reliable perennial in many regions.
• Q: Is it pet-safe? A: Lavender plants contain compounds that can be mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities. It’s best to keep pets from consuming the plant.
• Q: Can I use this lavender for culinary purposes? A: Yes, ‘Phenomenal’ lavender flowers are suitable for culinary uses, adding a unique floral note to baked goods, teas, and savory dishes.