lavender english seeds Lavandula angustifolia 'Chill-Out Blue' | English Lavender Seeds

lavender english seeds Lavandula angustifolia 'Chill-Out Blue' | English Lavender SeedsLavandula angustifolia Chill Out Blue English Lavender Compact. Fragrant. First year flowering.Chill Out Blue is a next generation English lavender from the FastraX perennial line bred to flower in its very first year without vernalization. This variety combines intense blue color, uniform branching, and excellent garden performance with the classic lavender fragrance that pollinators adore. A compact, well branched habit (around 25 cm tall and wide)

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Chill-Out Blue’ | English Lavender

Compact. Fragrant. First-year flowering.
‘Chill-Out Blue’ is a next-generation English lavender from the FastraX perennial line — bred to flower in its very first year without vernalization. This variety combines intense blue color, uniform branching, and excellent garden performance with the classic lavender fragrance that pollinators adore.

A compact, well-branched habit (around 25 cm tall and wide) makes ‘Chill-Out Blue’ perfect for pots, containers, borders, and sunny garden beds. Its strong blue blooms and aromatic silver-green foliage add long-lasting beauty to both ornamental plantings and herb gardens.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Chill-Out Blue’
• Common name: English Lavender
• Plant type: Hardy perennial (Zones 5–9)
• Flower color: Deep, rich blue
• Foliage: Aromatic silver-green leaves
• Plant height: Approx. 25 cm (10″)
• Spread: Approx. 25 cm (10″)
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Hybrid status: Open-pollinated
• Days to maturity: 100–110 days
• Exposure: Full sun
• Best use: Pots, beds, mixed containers, and pollinator gardens

🌱 Growing Information

Sowing:

• Sow from January to February.
• Sow 3–6 seeds per plug and cover lightly — darkness aids germination.
• Germination: 7–10 days at 20–22 °C with high humidity (95–100 %).
• Reduce humidity after day 10 to 40–60 %.

Growing on:

• Maintain 18–20 °C for compact growth.
• Requires long days (12 h +) for best flowering.
• Avoid over-drying; lavender roots are sensitive to drought stress.
• pH 5.8–6.5 | EC 1.2–1.5.

Fertilization:

• Begin feeding 10 days after germination with 100–175 ppm N.
• Increase to 175–225 ppm N for established seedlings.
• After transplanting, feed regularly at 100–175 ppm N.

Soil & position:

• Prefers light, well-drained, gravelly soil.
• Thrives in a sunny, sheltered, south-facing location.
• Ideal soil pH: 6.5–8.3 (lime acidic soil if necessary).

In the Garden

‘Chill-Out Blue’ is ideal for sunny borders, patio containers, and pollinator gardens. Its rich blue spikes attract bees and butterflies, while the calming fragrance makes it a perfect addition to herbal or Mediterranean gardens.
Excellent for fresh or dried flower use, sachets, and aromatic wreaths.

Why Grow ‘Chill-Out Blue’

• Flowers the first year — no cold period needed
• Compact, branching habit ideal for pots
• Intense, saturated blue color
• Strong lavender fragrance
• Pollinator magnet — perfect for bees and butterflies
• Easy, reliable germination and growth