{"title":"Lavender Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntensely aromatic, drought-tolerant once established, and one of the most reliable bee and butterfly attractors you can grow, it suits everything from formal edging and herb gardens to rockeries, pots and cottage borders. Our range brings together the best Lavandula varieties grown from seed, from classic True Lavender with its prized essential oil to compact, deeply coloured forms like Hidcote Blue. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lavender-lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-flower-seeds","title":"Lavender Hidcote Blue Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most beautiful lavenders\u003c\/strong\u003e you can grow, Lavender Hidcote Blue produces deep violet-blue flower spikes above a neat, compact mound of silvery grey-green foliage. Darker and richer in colour than most English lavenders, it's the variety that inspired the famous gardens of Hidcote Manor, and remains \u003cstrong\u003eone of the most sought-after lavenders\u003c\/strong\u003e for borders, edging and cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGrowing to around 30cm with a similar spread, it forms a dense, tidy evergreen shrub that \u003cstrong\u003esuits pots, formal edging, rockeries, herb gardens, and cottage borders\u003c\/strong\u003e equally well. Flowers appear from late spring through summer, and the whole plant is \u003cstrong\u003eintensely aromatic\u003c\/strong\u003e, both the flowers and foliage releasing that classic lavender scent when brushed or cut. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil, and is genuinely drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe flowers are loved by bees and butterflies, can be used in cooking and dried arrangements, and the essential oil is prized for its quality. Trim lightly after flowering each season to keep the plant compact and prevent it becoming woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep violet-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sowing \/ Raise seedlings\u003cmeta\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18°C to 21°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 30cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow Flowers Australia","offers":[{"title":"150 seeds","offer_id":62825090023583,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7608\/6943\/files\/Lavandulaangustifolia_Hidcote.jpg?v=1783324413"},{"product_id":"lavender-lavandula-angustifolia-true-english-flower-seeds","title":"Lavender True English Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia, known as True Lavender or English Lavender, is the species behind the world's most prized lavender essential oil, a softer, sweeter, more floral fragrance than French or Spanish types, and the one most used in aromatherapy, culinary and perfumery applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA compact, evergreen perennial shrub growing to around 70cm tall, it forms a neat, rounded mound of silvery grey-green foliage topped with slender spikes of purple flowers through summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil, and is genuinely\u003cstrong\u003e drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e. It suits borders, herb gardens, rock gardens, low hedging, containers and sensory gardens, and is one of the most reliable bee and butterfly attractors you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe flowers are highly aromatic both fresh and dried, and the dried flower heads are one of the most effective natural drawer sachets and moth deterrents available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePlease note that lavender seed is slow and can be erratic to germinate; patience is essential, and sowing more seed than you need is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sowing \/ Raise seedlings\u003cmeta\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18°C to 21°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 70cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow Flowers Australia","offers":[{"title":"200 seeds","offer_id":62825091956895,"sku":null,"price":7.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7608\/6943\/files\/LavandulaangustifoliaTRUELAVENDER_TRUEEBGLISH.jpg?v=1783325210"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7608\/6943\/collections\/Lavandulaangustifolia_Hidcote.jpg?v=1783583415","url":"https:\/\/meadowflowers.com.au\/collections\/lavender-flower-seeds.oembed","provider":"Meadow Flowers Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}