{"title":"Lavender","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eLavender refers to a group of aromatic perennials in the genus \u003cem data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eLavandula\u003c\/em\u003e, cherished for centuries for their fragrance, beauty and gentle medicinal qualities. These sun-loving plants produce soft grey foliage and long flower spikes that attract bees and beneficial insects throughout the warmer months. Their blooms are used in teas, culinary blends and traditional calming remedies, and the essential oils in the flowers and leaves give lavender its well-known soothing scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eCommon names for lavender often overlap and change from place to place, which leads to a great deal of confusion. In the United States, \u003cem data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e is commonly called French lavender, while \u003cem data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e is known as Spanish lavender. In the United Kingdom, \u003cem data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eL. stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e is frequently referred to as French lavender, and in France, \u003cem data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eL. dentata\u003c\/em\u003e is sometimes called English lavender. Because these regional names vary so widely, the most accurate way to identify lavender is by its botanical name, such as \u003cem data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eLavender thrives in full sun and well drained soil and rewards even modest care with years of steady growth and flowering.\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eApprox. 1000 seeds per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lavender-true-709","title":"Lavender English \/ True Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Vera'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish Lavender 'Vera' is the classic true English lavender, renowned for its intensely fragrant purple flower spikes, silvery-grey foliage and exceptional versatility. Forming a neat evergreen shrub approximately 50–70 cm tall, it is equally at home in cottage gardens, herb gardens, borders and containers. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, while the aromatic foliage naturally helps repel moths when dried and placed among stored linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional medicinal variety has been valued by herbalists for centuries. The dried flowers are commonly prepared as herbal teas and tinctures to promote relaxation and restful sleep, while the essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy, soaps, bath products and skincare. The fragrant flower buds are also edible and can be used in baking, infused into creams, jams and jellies, or blended into the classic French seasoning \u003cem\u003eHerbes de Provence\u003c\/em\u003e. Once established, English Lavender is drought-tolerant and performs best in full sun with excellent drainage. The Tasmania Fire Service also lists it as a recommended low-flammability plant for use within building protection zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender common names can be confusing, as they vary between countries. In Australia and the United Kingdom, \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is recognised as English or True Lavender. \u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e is commonly known as French Lavender in Australia but Spanish Lavender in North America, while \u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e is often called Spanish Lavender in Australia and French Lavender in the United States. For this reason, the botanical name is the most reliable way to identify each lavender species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1,000 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 170 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to May and August to October\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to May and September to November\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface sow or lightly cover seed with no more than 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix. Refrigerating seed for 2–4 weeks before sowing may improve germination. Keep the mix evenly moist but never waterlogged and maintain temperatures of 18–22°C. Transplant seedlings into a sunny position with free-draining soil, spacing plants 40–60 cm apart. Harvest flower buds just before they fully open for drying, essential oil production or culinary use. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375850082522,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7200f049.57714425","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":46375850115290,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7200f094.02944047","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375850148058,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7200f0b4.78576818","price":13.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375850180826,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7200f0d2.51859802","price":50.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Lavender.jpg?v=1784857711"},{"product_id":"lavender-french-710","title":"Lavender French Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e is a hardy evergreen perennial prized for its aromatic silver-grey foliage and distinctive flower heads topped with showy lilac bracts. Flowering from spring into summer, it grows into a compact shrub around 60–90 cm tall and is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. The fragrant foliage has also traditionally been used to help repel moths in cupboards and linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender common names can be confusing, as they vary between countries. In Australia and the United Kingdom, \u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e is commonly known as French Lavender, while in the United States it is more often called Spanish Lavender. Conversely, \u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e is usually referred to as French Lavender in North America. For this reason, the botanical name is the most reliable way to identify each lavender species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1,000 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 170 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to May and August to October\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to May and September to November\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface sow or lightly cover seed with no more than 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix. Germination is often improved by refrigerating seed for 2–4 weeks before sowing. Keep the mix evenly moist but not wet and maintain temperatures of 18–22°C. Transplant seedlings into a sunny position with free-draining soil, spacing plants 40–60 cm apart. 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Flowering over an extended season in mild climates, it forms an attractive bush reaching around 60–90 cm tall and is equally at home in herb gardens, cottage gardens, containers and low hedges. Its aromatic foliage and flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender common names can be confusing, as they vary between countries. In Australia, \u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e is often referred to as Spanish Lavender, while in the United States it is more commonly known as French Lavender. Conversely, \u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e is widely called French Lavender in Australia and the United Kingdom, but Spanish Lavender in North America. For this reason, the botanical name is the most reliable way to identify each lavender species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1,000 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 30 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to May and August to October\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to May and September to November\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface sow or lightly cover seed with no more than 2–3 mm of fine seed-raising mix. Refrigerating seed for 2–4 weeks before sowing may improve germination. Keep the mix evenly moist but not waterlogged at 18–22°C. Transplant seedlings into a sunny position with well-drained soil or large containers, spacing plants 40–60 cm apart. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649673023706,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/Lavender_-_Spanish.jpg?v=1784853667"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/lavender.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}