Super Bleu Lavender
Super Bleu Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Super Bleu')
Super Bleu Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Super Bleu') is a compact, fragrant perennial known for its intense, deep blue-purple flower spikes and aromatic silver-green foliage. Ideal for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens, it adds bold color, classic fragrance, and pollinator-friendly beauty to sunny landscapes.
Distinctive Features
This variety is prized for its vibrant, rich-colored blooms that emerge in early to mid-summer. The deep blue-purple flower spikes are highly fragrant and perfect for cutting, drying, or crafting. Its compact, mounded growth habit and silvery foliage provide year-round texture and structure, while the blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil.
- Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Ideal Uses
- Borders: Adds bold color, fragrance, and structure along pathways and garden edges.
- Containers: Perfect for sunny patios and balconies.
- Herb Gardens: Suitable for culinary, aromatic, or crafting uses.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment; reduce frequency once established.
- Pruning: Trim after flowering to maintain compact growth and encourage fresh blooms.
- Fertilizing: Apply a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates to protect roots.
Why Choose Super Bleu Lavender?
- Intense Blue-Purple Blooms: Adds vibrant color and fragrance to sunny gardens.
- Compact Growth Habit: Perfect for small spaces and containers.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives in dry, sunny conditions with minimal care.
For bold color, fragrant beauty, and pollinator-friendly appeal, Super Bleu Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Super Bleu') is an excellent choice for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.
Order Fulfillment
- We're now offering nationwide delivery for plant material in small containers. If your selection isn't yet eligible for shipping, or you need delivery for larger containers and/or B&B material, please email shop@plantdetectives.com.
- All online orders can be picked up at our garden center, located at 45 Route 206 in Chester, New Jersey. Please remember to bring your order number and a valid photo ID with you.
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