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Sensational!® Lavender

Lavandula x intermedia 'Tesseract'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Sensational!® Lavender requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily. Full sun is essential for the high oil content and intense silver foliage color that defines this variety; less sun will result in "leggy" growth and fewer purple spikes.
  • Soil: This plant demands excellent drainage and prefers gritty, alkaline soil. If you have heavy clay, plant it in a raised bed or a mound to keep the "feet" dry, as stagnant water is the fastest way to kill lavender.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your lavender twice a week to help the roots knit into the surrounding soil. Once the root system is established, this variety is exceptionally drought-tolerant and only needs a deep soak during prolonged dry spells. Overwatering or inconsistent moisture often leads to root rot or a decrease in the fragrance intensity of the blooms.

Pruning Tips

Since this variety blooms on new wood, the best time to prune is in early spring just as new growth appears. Trim back about one-third of the plant's height, shaping it into a soft mound, but avoid cutting into the old, woody stems that have no green leaves. This annual "haircut" prevents the center from becoming hollow and woody while encouraging a massive flush of new flowering stems.

Fertilizer Needs

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a thin layer of compost in early spring to kickstart the season. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this forces soft, lush growth that cannot harden off before the first frost, leaving the plant vulnerable to winter damage.

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Super Showy, Scented Sensational!® Lavender

  • Extraordinary Floral Fragrance
  • Saturated, Dark Purple Flowers are Big and Bold
  • Tightly Packed Blooms Held High Above Foliage
  • Broad, Silvery-Gray Leaves
  • Semi-Evergreen in Warm Climates
  • Extremely Sturdy, Multi-Branched Stems
  • Reblooms from Summer Onward
  • Masses of Cool-Toned Blooms Each Year
  • Dried Potpourri, Homemade Sachets and Wands
  • Thrives in Rocky, Poor Soil
  • Modern Cultivar Make it So Easy
  • Tolerates Humidity and Cold Weather Better Than Other Varieties
  • Seldom Damaged by Deer

You'll be singing the praises of these perfect scented perennials. Sensational!® Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Tesseract' PP# 31786) represents the best of the next generation of Lavender selections.

High performance Sensational! is an impressive, semi-evergreen woody perennial. All parts of this beauty proffer an unforgettable, exquisitely sweet perfume through your landscape.

This robust choice isn't "wimpy", but is rather much sturdier than old-fashioned Lavender varieties. Every feature is thicker, from the blooms themselves to the rugged flower spikes, stems and broad leaves.

Aromatic blue-purple flower spikes are held straight and strong from the center of the mounded foliage. The bloom is bigger, and there are a plethora of blooms per spike.

Branching flower spikes are a very welcome feature of this reblooming variety. After all, more branches mean more flowers!

Sensational! simply looks more lush and full than other options. Compact, but substantial foliage develops into an eye-catching mound of iced tones to cool you down in the heat of summertime.

Not only do the details look broad and strong; but the plant itself displays disease resistance. Sensational! makes it easy for beginning gardeners to enjoy an annual harvest of Lavender.

Grow your own and you'll have plenty of material on hand for cut flower arrangements. Try your hand making other homespun Lavender crafts.

The most important consideration you'll need to make is...how fast can you order these powerhouse perennials? Race against other gardeners who are eager to add these highly desirable Sensational! Lavender to their yard.

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How to Use Sensational!® Lavender in the Landscape

This plant is a sport of the Lavender, Phenomenal. It's dramatic good looks and well-behaved nature owes a lot to this perky parent.

Place this superior choice in sunny perennial borders. They'll make a big contribution to Kitchen Gardens and Hops patches with their powerful nectar draw for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

No Herb Garden would be complete without at least one Lavender variety. Why not create a Knot Garden as a special feature, choosing several of our special Lavenders from Grosso to Munstead?

This plant also makes a wonderful "Thriller" in container gardens. Keep several along your patio for their perfume and to have material near at hand for cutting.

Run a wide row along your sidewalks and garden paths. Create effortless sophistication with a classic mass planting on a slope married to an up-to-date presentation.

Sensational! Lavender is a thoughtful gift plant or Hostess Gift. Order and pot them up for chic wedding table decorations, and raffle them off to your guests as a fun giveaway.

This thick-set selection makes everyone happy! Add to your Lavender collection and use in soap making and other traditional crafts for sale or presents.

#ProPlantTips for Care

Plant them in full sun, where they'll receive at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Well-draining soil is another must...elevate your planting if you need to improve drainage.

Sensation! is a heat, humidity and cold tolerant rock garden staple.

Extend their life with excellent air circulation. Keep them in sharply drained, poor soil that sheds water quickly, and avoid mulch at the base of the plant.

Prune the flower stems to encourage rebloom. Why not trim nearly spent flowers early to enjoy them fresh...or dry them for long-lasting scented dried flower arrangements.

In early spring, trim any damaged portions as they begin to grow. Remove a few of the woodiest stems out at ground level every few years to rejuvenate your Sensation!

Hurry to place your order, and please don't delay! We'll run out of our limited inventory of Sensational! Lavender quickly.

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