Lavandula x intermedia Phenomenal®
Lavender Phenomenal® | Intro Year: 2013
- Lavender Phenomenal® (Lavandula x intermedia Phenomenal®) is an extremely hardy deep-purple lavender, with exceptional reliability that was developed and introduced by Peace Tree Farm in 2013.
- Named a 'Must-Grow Perennial' for 2013 by Better Homes & Gardens
- Protected by US Plant Patent and EU Plant Variety Rights (US PP24,193)
With over 30 years of herb and vegetable growing experience, Peace Tree Farm has never seen a lavender as excellent a performer as Phenomenal®.
SURVIVES MOTHER NATURE’S EXTREMES:
- Superb winter survival across North America.
- Tolerates stifling heat and humidity.
- Thrives in dry soils.
- Excellent disease resistance.
One of the hardiest lavenders seen throughout Europe and the United States, Phenomenal® has exceptional winter survival, as it does not have the winter die back that other varieties like Munstead and Hidcote commonly demonstrate.
Lavender Phenomenal® has also shown tolerance to extreme heat and humidity, and is resistant to common root and foliar diseases. To quote Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh, NC, “In our trials, Phenomenal® Lavender has withstood heat and humidity better than any other Lavandula x intermedia we’ve trialed. That being said, wet soils in the heat of summer are still deadly.”
STANDS ABOVE THE REST
- Phenomenal is best known for its consistent growth with uniform mounding shape.
- An excellent choice for large plantings and field production.
- Outstanding greenhouse, nursery, and home garden performance.
Most commonly popular for its silvery foliage and consistent growth with uniform, mounding habit, Phenomenal® has an elegant flower presentation and fragrance, with high oil content. It’s an ideal choice for fresh and dried arrangements, culinary and bath and beauty products. perfect for fresh and dried arrangements and oil uses.
Both ornamental and edible, Lavender Phenomenal® is a low-maintenance, deer-proof variety that can be enjoyed in the garden and in the home year-round. A go-to variety for landscapers–it’s excellent as a hedge or boxwood replacement.
PLANT CARE:
- Plant in an area with excellent drainage and full sun exposure.
- Provide a minimum of 4ft spacing between plants on all sides.
- All plants to dry between watering.
- Harvest blooms in summer.
- Reshape in fall 1 month prior to frost date for your area.