2009
Lavandula angustifolia
"Vicenza Blue"
Flowering period: May - September

Height 25 - 50 cm
Spread: 25 - 50 cm
Habit: Upright
Flower type: Spiked
Leaf Color Light Green
Placement: Sun
Water High to medium
Fertilizer need: High to medium
Plant type: Perennial


Class Best seller 2009

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA, ENGLISH LAVENDER  'Vicenza Blue'

Fragrant and free flowering, the new Lavender 'Vicenza' evokes the scents and appeal of a Mediterranean summer. Native to the Mediterranean region, 'Vicenza' is heat and drought tolerant. Flowering the first year from seed without vernalization, 'Vicenza' is a summer long performer. An attractive addition to fragrant gardens, and patio pots, 'Vicenza' adds and elegance to any setting. With its uniform flowering habit, a bed of 'Vicenza' is visually striking, offering beauty as well as a pleasing scent. Large, deep blue flower spikes form an abundant crown of flowers over fragrant foliage. Flowers and foliage can be used dried for fragrant arrangements or potpourri and a garden reminder during cool winter months.       

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
 
Life Cycle:   Perennial 
 
Familiy, Origin:   Lamiaceae, Mediterranean 
 
Sitelocation:   Full sun 
 
Crop Time:   Plug crop: 9 weeks; Flowering pots (from sowing to flower): 14-16 weeks, for flower in May: sowing in February 
 
Seed Form:   ApeX-Seed 
 
Seed Count:   930 K/g 
 
Sowing Time:   January-March 
 
Sowing Method:   2-3 seeds per plug 
 
Germination:   10-14 days at 22-24 °C; cover seed lightly with vermiculite after sowing. Keep soil slightly moist but not wet. Avoid direct sunlight by shading seeds after sowing. 
 
Plug Culture:   From Stage II reduce the soil moisture, but the plug should not dry out and reduce the temperature to 16-18 °C. 
 
Growing On:   4-6 weeks after sowing transplant 1 plant into a pot (9-10 cm) or packs and 1-2 plants into a bigger pot (11-15 cm) or 2-3 plants into a container (3 l). For flowering pot production ensure appropriate pot size, to encourage root growth, thus improving plant quality. 
 
Media:   Use a well-drained, growing perennial substrate, pH: 5.8-7.0. 
 
Photoperiod / Light:   Long day plant. The long day (12-14 h) supports the flower initiation and flower development. In winter and early spring additional assimilation light is recommended. 
 
Temperature:   Grow at 12-21 °C or outdoors. A forcing in spring with warm temperatures need high light intensity and decreases the cultivation time. 
 
Fertilization:   Moderate fertilization levels are required. 
 
Cultural Hints:   Cultivate rather dry, because the roots are sensitive to wet substrates or soils. For cultivation allow for the pots to dry thoroughly between irrigations. 

Hint:
The cultural recommendations are based on results from trials conducted under Central European conditions. Different conditions in other parts of the world may lead to deviations in results achieved.   
    
Instructions 
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