Lavandula angustifolia Big Time Blue PP24827

Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Armtipp01'

Also Known As

Lavandula angustifolia 'Big Time Blue'
Big Time Blue Lavender

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lavandula angustifolia Big Time Blue PP24827 plant details

Lavandula angustifolia Big Time Blue PP24827 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula angustifolia Big Time Blue PP24827

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula angustifolia Big Time Blue PP24827

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lavandula ‘Big Time Blue’ has a beautiful grey-green foliage smothered with large, purplish blue blossoms on fat spikes. This lavender starts blooming very early in the season. Full sun, dry soils. Shear lavenders lightly in early spring just as they begin growth and again after flowering to keep tidy.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

If you just cannot wait for your lavender to bloom this cultivar is for you! Large purple-blue flower stalks bloom very early in the season on compact (24?t x 16"w) shrublets. S/M USPPP

By: Forestfarm

English lavenders are best for cold winter areas for they are the hardiest available. This new lavender has abundant large (4) purple-blue fragrant flower wands and striking silvery foliage. Perfect for pots or garden hedges in well-drained soil, for fragrant cut flowers and more; bees and butterflies love the nectar-filled blooms."