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planting lavender bushes Lavender Phenomenal 1 GallonPremium Lavender 'Phenomenal' Award Winning Hardy Fragrant Herb Experience exceptional beauty and fragrance with our premium Lavender 'Phenomenal' (PP24193), a superior French hybrid lavender. This award winning cultivar features stunning fragrant purple flowers on tall stems and is renowned for its outstanding cold hardiness combined with exceptional tolerance to heat and high humidity. Why Choose Lavender 'Phenomenal'? Exceptional Hardiness:

Premium Lavender 'Phenomenal' - Award-Winning Hardy Fragrant Herb

Experience exceptional beauty and fragrance with our premium Lavender 'Phenomenal' (PP24193), a superior French hybrid lavender. This award-winning cultivar features stunning fragrant purple flowers on tall stems and is renowned for its outstanding cold hardiness combined with exceptional tolerance to heat and high humidity.

Why Choose Lavender 'Phenomenal'?

• Exceptional Hardiness: Outstanding cold tolerance (zones 5-9) combined with heat and high humidity resistance
• Fragrant Purple Blooms: Abundant fragrant purple flowers on tall, light green stems from mid-summer through fall
• Beautiful Mounded Form: Grows into an attractive, naturally rounded shape
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts butterflies and bees, supporting beneficial pollinators
• Deer Resistant: Natural deer resistance protects your garden investment
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, thrives with minimal watering
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for, perfect for busy gardeners
• Versatile: Excellent for containers, borders, herb gardens, and cut flowers

What's Included

Each plant comes in a 1-gallon container, offering a well-established root system ready for planting in your garden or transferring to decorative containers.

Plant Specifications

• Botanical Name: Lavandula × intermedia 'Phenomenal' (PP24193)
• Common Name: Phenomenal Lavender, French Hybrid Lavender
• Type: Herbaceous perennial, aromatic herb
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
• Mature Height: 30 inches (2.5 feet)
• Mature Spread: 24 inches (2 feet)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Flower Color: Fragrant purple
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall
• Foliage: Light green, aromatic
• Form: Mounded, compact

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best blooms and fragrance)
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils
• Water: Drought tolerant once established; prefers dry to medium moisture
• Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune after flowering to maintain shape
• Tolerances: Heat, humidity, drought, deer, poor soil
• Special Features: Fragrant flowers and foliage, attracts pollinators, excellent for cutting and drying

Ideal Uses for Lavender 'Phenomenal'

• Container gardens and patio planters
• Herb gardens and culinary gardens
• Perennial borders and mixed beds
• Pollinator gardens and butterfly gardens
• Fragrance gardens and sensory gardens
• Cut flower gardens and dried flower arrangements
• Edging and pathway borders
• Mass plantings for dramatic effect
• Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant landscapes

Planting & Care Instructions

1. Site Selection: Choose a location with full sun and excellent drainage
2. Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
3. Spacing: Space plants 24-30 inches apart for proper air circulation
4. Backfill: Use native soil or add sand/gravel to improve drainage if needed
5. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting. Once established, water sparingly - lavender prefers dry conditions
6. Mulching: Use gravel or light mulch; avoid heavy organic mulches that retain moisture
7. Pruning: Prune lightly after first bloom to encourage repeat flowering. Cut back by one-third in early spring
8. Container Care: Use well-draining potting mix with added perlite or sand. Ensure drainage holes are adequate

Why 'Phenomenal' is Truly Phenomenal

This award-winning cultivar was specifically bred to overcome the limitations of traditional lavenders. While most lavenders struggle in humid climates or lack cold hardiness, 'Phenomenal' thrives in both challenging heat and humidity AND tolerates harsh winters down to zone 5. This makes it the perfect lavender choice for gardeners across a wide range of climates who previously couldn't grow lavender successfully.

Fragrance & Uses

The intensely fragrant purple flowers are perfect for cutting and drying. Use fresh or dried flowers for: - Sachets and potpourri - Culinary applications (baking, teas, infusions) - Essential oil and aromatherapy - Fresh or dried floral arrangements - Craft projects and wreaths

Pollinator Paradise

Lavender 'Phenomenal' is a bee and butterfly magnet, providing essential nectar and pollen for beneficial pollinators throughout the summer and fall. Plant it to support honeybees, native bees, and butterflies while enjoying the delightful sight and sound of pollinators visiting your garden.

Perfect Container Plant

With its compact mounded form and moderate size (30"H x 24"W), 'Phenomenal' is an excellent choice for container gardening. Grow it on patios, balconies, or near entryways where you can enjoy its fragrance up close.

Why Choose 1-Gallon Size?

Our 1-gallon Lavender 'Phenomenal' offers excellent value with a well-developed root system that establishes quickly and often blooms the first season. This size provides immediate impact while remaining easy to plant and handle.

Shipping Restrictions: We do not ship plants to California, Arizona, Hawaii, Alaska, & USVI

Order your Lavender 'Phenomenal' 1-gallon today and enjoy the exceptional beauty, fragrance, and hardiness of this award-winning lavender that thrives where other lavenders fail!