{"title":"Lavenders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLavender in the Subtropics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender has long been loved for its silvery foliage, fragrant blooms, and calming presence — and with the right varieties, it thrives beautifully in Brisbane and its surrounds warm, humid climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the cool-climate lavenders of Provence, subtropical gardeners have their champions: \u003cstrong\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/strong\u003e (French Lavender) and \u003cstrong\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/strong\u003e (Spanish Lavenders including \u003cstrong\u003eLavender\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLace\u003c\/strong\u003e) are the standout performers in South East Queensland.  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Laveanna series is a specific, compact line of Spanish lavender, which belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Laveanna hybrids are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e varieties bred for early blooming, extended flowering time into the heat of summer, and dense, natural branching without the need for pinching and include\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaveanna Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLaveanna Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLaveanna Whit\u003c\/strong\u003ee. They handle the heat and humidity far better than English varieties, rewarding you with near year-round blooms in shades of purple, mauve, and violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant them in a sunny spot with excellent drainage — raised beds or sloped garden beds work a treat. Brisbane's heavy summer rains can be the biggest challenge, so avoid clay soils and never let roots sit in water. A good handful of coarse sand or gravel mixed into the planting hole makes all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly after each flush of flowers to keep plants bushy and productive. Come winter, Brisbane lavenders put on their best show — just in time for the cooler, drier months that they love most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're planting a fragrant border, a cottage garden feature, or harvesting blooms for drying and crafts, lavender brings a little of the French countryside to your Queensland garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lavandula-dentata-french-pick-up-only","title":"Lavandula dentata - French in 140mm pot (Pick up only)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench lavender is a vigorous lavender with highly aromatic greyish green toothed leaves and a profusion of rich pale violet-blue flowers. 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