True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) from Starke Ayres is a perennial herbaceous shrub known for its fragrant grey foliage and long flowering stems. It is widely cultivated for ornamental borders, dried flower arrangements, and essential oil extraction. This variety thrives in full sun, tolerates semi-shade, and is suitable for tray or direct sowing. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Seeds are chemically treated and hermetically sealed. Not intended for food, feed, or processing.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Feature | Description |
Product Name | True Lavender |
Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia |
Supplier | Starke Ayres (PTY) Ltd – South Africa |
Plant Type | Perennial herb |
Growth Habit | Grey-hairy shrub with long stems |
Uses | Ornamental, perfumery, dried flowers |
Germination | 21–90 days |
Days to Harvest | 90–150 days |
Sowing Seasons | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
Light Requirement | Full sun, semi-shade, or shade |
Sowing Method | Tray or direct |
Sowing Depth | 5 mm |
Spacing | 30 cm |
Treatment | Chemically treated seed |
Packaging | Hermetically sealed – approx. 0.7 g |
Safety Notice | Do not use for food, feed, or processing |
Reference / Code | REF: LOT00004007 / CODE: UNT |