{"product_id":"lavender-munstead-50-seeds-medicinal-culinary-herb-non-gmo-lavandula-angustifolia","title":"Lavender, Munstead | 50 Seeds | Medicinal \u0026 Culinary Herb | Non GMO | Lavandula angustifolia","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            50 Lavender Munstead seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Non-GMO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMunstead is the creation of famed British gardener, garden designer, and writer Gertrude Jekyll. It is named for her home, Munstead Wood, in Surrey. Introduced during World War I, this variety has been a perpetual favorite ever since, thanks to its multitude of blooms, its compact and very full habit, and its eagerness to grow and bloom in less-than-ideal settings. Expect Munstead to reach 12 to 18 inches high and up to 24 inches wide, with small, strongly scented foliage that opens gray-blue, acquiring green and silvery hues as it matures. The flower stems reach a foot long, packed with intensely colored purple florets in mid- to late summer. Munstead is glorious in the garden, asking only for a quick trim in early spring and again right after it blooms. Grow it in well-drained soil in an open, sunny spot, or in a large container. Rosemary is a traditional companion, but Munstead pairs with almost any flowering annual or perennial, and is a lovely foreground planting for a shrub border.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003eDirect seeding is not recommended. Transplant recommended: Sow seeds 1\/8\" deep in a flat 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Seeds require some light for germination. Transplant to individual pots when the plants are large enough to handle. Transplant to the field in the spring after the last frost. Plant shallowly, so the soil line is just above the top roots of the plant. Space plants 12-18\" apart in rows 24-36\" apart. In late fall, clip plants back to below the flower stems and mulch heavily. During the second year, cuttings can be taken from August-November, when the stems are semi-hardened, but before they have been subjected to a hard freeze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•DAYS TO GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C).\u003cbr\u003e•LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.\u003cbr\u003e•SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Plant in a light, well-drained, gravelly soil. Lavender likes a protected, south-facing location. Soil that is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline is most desirable. If the soil pH falls below 6.5, the soil should be treated with lime to adjust the pH to no more than 8.3.\u003cbr\u003e•PLANT HEIGHT: 12-18\".\u003cbr\u003e•PLANT SPACING: 12-18\".\u003cbr\u003e•HARDINESS ZONES: Varies.\u003cbr\u003e•HARVEST: Harvest the flower spikes on a dry, warm, sunny day just as the flowers are about to open. Hang to dry in a dry, well-ventilated space out of direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e•SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula angustifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eWe try to get all orders out the day of purchase, but processing time can run 1-3 days depending on volume. All orders are shipped USPS First Class with Tracking.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Healthlifetrade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48056499372084,"sku":"97L24UC","price":0.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7272\/3252\/files\/Output_350.jpg?v=1784708509","url":"https:\/\/healthlifetrade.com\/products\/lavender-munstead-50-seeds-medicinal-culinary-herb-non-gmo-lavandula-angustifolia","provider":"Healthlifetrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}