Sensational!® Lavender
Lavandula x intermedia 'Tesseract'
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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 |
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#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
Sensational!® Lavender highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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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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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
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Growing Zones 5-9
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.