Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'
Fat Spike Lavender
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Fat Spike Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso') - Description
Lavendula x intermedia 'Grosso' has attractive blue-green evergreen foliage. Hundreds of very long purple flowers spikes make an incredible display from mid to late summer. Bred to be very fragrant as most French hybrids are cultivated for (in fact this may be the most fragrant of all lavenders). Excellent for fresh and or dried flower arrangements, you can double your pleasure by harvesting early to encourage a second blooming. This is a very hardy lavender that is extremely disease resistant.
Fat Spike Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso') - Blooming
Blooms are often purple or lavender in color, hence the common name. The flowers are moderately-very fragrant. Lavenders contain a large amount of nectar, and therefore attract bees.
Fat Spike Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso') - Growth
Lavenders thrive in full sun. In climates that are too cold in the winter for year round growth, Lavenders will do fine being moved indoors on a bright window sill. Lavenders work well for drying to make potpourri.
Fat Spike Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso') - Planting
Plant in areas that have good air circulation. Sow seeds in spring, in containers in a cold frame for protection. Can also propagate with semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Layering can be conducted in summer as well.
Fat Spike Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso') - Pest
Can succumb to root rot in climates that have hot and humid summers. Other problems include root rot and leaf spot.
Fat Spike Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso') - Soil and irrigation
Requires well-drained soils that are kept moderately fertile.
