Imperial Gem English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Fragrant, Deer-resistant, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1-2 ft
Growing Zones

5-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Purple
Leaf Color
- Green
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Provide at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. Full sun is essential for the plant to produce the essential oils that give the foliage and flowers their intense fragrance.
Soil: Use lean, gritty soil that drains very quickly. If you have heavy clay, plant in a raised bed or a mound of soil mixed with small gravel to ensure the roots never sit in stagnant water.

Watering Requirements

Water your new lavender once or twice a week until the root system is established. Mature plants are very drought tolerant and usually only need extra water during long periods of extreme heat. Overwatering is the most common mistake, as "wet feet" will quickly lead to root rot and plant death.

Pruning Tips

This variety blooms on new wood, so you should prune it in early spring as soon as you see new growth emerging. Shear the stems back by about one third to keep the plant from getting leggy and to encourage a dense, mounded shape. Do not cut back into the old, leafless wood because those stems cannot easily sprout new leaves.

Fertilizer Needs

Lavender thrives in poor soil, so a single application of a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring is all it needs. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers, especially late in the growing season. Too much nitrogen causes the plant to produce soft, weak growth that is easily damaged by winter frost.

Fragrance and durability combine into something that’s truly an Imperial Gem! Imperial Gem English Lavender Plant (Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem') that is! These iconic plants are fragrant from top to bottom! The evergreen-looking silvery-green foliage is incredibly fragrant and the purple flower spikes are heavenly! Aromatic herbs like these are always fantastic to work with in the garden as they perfume the air in the sun!

Lavender attracts butterflies and bees all summer and then reblooms as fast as you can deadhead them! Fantastic bouquet additions because of the long stems, or create bundles to hang and dry to perfume the air, or use for crafts. The flowers also make a flavorful and soothing tea, and are an addition to some variations of Herbs de Province spice mix!

Imperial Gem scents your bathwater, helps you drift to sleep in a sachet in your pillow while glorifying your garden beds and borders outdoors or in containers around your patio! The resinous, floral and herbal scent soothes the mind, body and spirit!

Planting and Application:

Plant this deer-resistant and sun-loving plant in any hot, dry, Mediterranean environment, or in a very well-drained garden and container. Preferring hot sunny areas and soil that’s on the dryer side, they do great in that Herb garden or Kitchen garden area that is always in the full sun.

Great in Cottage beds and Cutting borders, as well as perfect pollinator garden plants! Pot up in planters for your porch or hot seating area location, Rock gardens and in decorative stone-covered borders. Lavender also is ideal in Meditation and Zen-themed gardens where anything to help you find some peace of mind comes in handy!

Root Hardy Perennial Zone 5 - 9
Tall Purple Wands of Fragrant Flowers
Compact Aromatic Silvery Gray-Green Leaves
Crafts, Floral Bouquets, Dried Arrangements, Bath, Kitchen & More
Pollinator-Friendly Beds, Borders & Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Lavender plants love full sun and more arid conditions. Provide enriched yet very well-drained soil that never gets or stays soggy. Be sure your containers and planters also have good drainage holes that won’t become plugged. Deadhead for rebloom and prune in early spring.

Full Sun
Moderately Moist Soil & Good Drainage
Regular Fertility
Deer-Resistant
Deadhead / Prune In Early Spring

Imperial Gem English Lavender Plants are wondrously fragrant plants and have so many uses around the home and garden! Order yours at NatureHills.com to start your Lavender obsession today!

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