Phenomenal French Lavender
Lavandula x intermedia 'Niko'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 Highlights
Phenomenal French Lavender highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
Coveted Purple-Blue & Soothing Scent - Phenomenal® Lavender!
- Soothing Purple-Blue Flowers
- Long Spires of Slim Blooms
- Adds Motion and Texture
- Soothing, Relaxing Fragrance!
- Cut Flowers for Fresh or Dried Arrangements
- Pollinator Heaven
- Compact, Neat Mounding Form
- Hardy Full Sun Perennial
- Summer Flowers Til Frost
- Soft-Green to Silvery Foliage
- Fine, Dainty Appearance
- Larger Size for More Impact
- Very Useful in Soaps and Home Crafts
- Many Culinary Uses!
The iconic look and scent of Lavender should instill relaxing vibes just thinking about it! Lavender has that color, fragrance, and appearance that brings a sense of calm to the mind while it soothes the body. Phenomenal® Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Niko') has fragrant flowers that will do just that and more!
Phenomenal® Lavender is a larger selection that was chosen for resistance to common root and foliar diseases. A superb grower, it is wondrously fragrant and has saturated color. It is by far one of the most attractive Lavender plants you will find. Almost having true blue flowers!
Forming a finely textured, graceful mound of silvery green foliage, and adds an amazing backdrop for the blooms to follow in summer. Plus it carries its own pleasing herbal scent!
This romantic and robust edible, herbal plant outperforms and earns its name. If you find yourself in search of the perfect lavender, the Phenomenal® French Lavender truly is ... Phenomenal!
Nothing beats relaxing in the sun with a good novel and a cold glass of tea. Well, maybe while the relaxing fragrance of the purple flower spikes of Phenomenal® French Lavender is planted nearby! This edible beauty isn't just looks and scent, it also imparts aromatic flavors! It lights up the senses and soothes anyone nearby into a sense of calm.
How to Use Phenomenal® Lavender In The Landscape:
Why does every gardener want to get their gloves on the Phenomenal® French Lavender? It does what other lavender varieties cannot: it grows well in cold or heat without dying back or looking stringy.
The hybrid Lavandula x intermedia Phenomenal® French Lavender grows evenly in a well-formed, rounded mound. And when summer arrives, the tall stems are topped with layers of blue-violet blooms. These lovely perennial plants put on such a show, it would be at home on the runways of Paris. These brilliant flowers appear in early summer in the Southern growing zones up to 9 and a little later in the Northern cold hardiness zones down to 5.
It also is disease resistant and thrives without much attention. And this plant is deer resistant! However, pollinators will be a-buzz all over these gorgeous, slender blooms!
Large enough to create impressive hedges, Lavender is at home in English cutting gardens, and lends the perfect feel for rustic or informal cottage gardens! You'll want a few extra plants in your cutting gardens, beds, and borders for those flower arrangements and dried bouquets too!
Formal gardens will benefit from the straight lines and neat, tidy mounded growth habit! A thriller plant in patio containers, plus you can extend your growing seasons by bringing Phenomenal® Lavender indoors as potted plants.
No matter where you plant it, or how many, these Lavender add graceful structure, waving texture, and of course, that fragrance to your landscape!
Versatile for culinary use, no herb garden should go without! This fast-growing, robust plant offers aromatic, silvery foliage for drinks and recipes. It's perfect for spritzers or lemonade and of course teas!
Don't forget tasty syrups and baked goods. The sweet scent will fill your home if you bring a few sprigs inside, fresh or dried! A few tucked into your pillow will bring sweet dreams or add Phenomenal® Lavender to the bath for a relaxing soak.
#ProPlantTips For Care
Plant your Phenomenal® Lavender in full sun for best results. Otherwise, growing Lavender is easy! Water it regularly when it's first becoming established then cut back once it's taken root. After, your Phenomenal® French Lavender prefers well-drained soil with low moisture, and will suffer from root rot if planted in soggy conditions.
Displaying heat and humidity tolerance, this beauty loves the hot, humid, summer weather. Phenomenal® Lavender's deep-blue hues look sultry in the full sun! Prune in winter to improve winter survival and keep its tidy form intact. This cold hardy Lavender is very adaptable in USDA planting zones 5-9.
Medium to fast growing, this beauty is flying out of nurseries across the country. Being one of the most in-demand Lavenders of the past few years, its popularity seems permanent.
Begin your calming garden journey today with the tranquility that only Phenomenal® French Lavender can provide! Fill your garden with this sensory delight by ordering yours while supplies last! Call the expert growers at Nature Hills Nursery and you'll know your order ships with confidence!
