{"product_id":"grosso-lavender-lavandula-x-intermedia-grosso","title":"Grosso Lavender - Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrosso Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula x intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Grosso') is the big, heavily scented lavender, reaching about 90cm tall and wide. Long stems of dark violet flowers open from summer into autumn over grey-green foliage, and the oil content is so high that Grosso is the most widely used lavender for oils and perfume. Plant one and you will smell it before you see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-rich flowers and leaves release a deep, clean lavender fragrance on warm days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proper hedging size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 90cm by 90cm it fills a bed quickly and clips into a generous low hedge where smaller lavenders only edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open from summer to autumn, so the bush is still in bloom when the spring lavenders have finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong stems for drying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall flower stems cut well for bunches, arrangements and potpourri.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters and dry spells are no trouble once it is established, as long as the soil drains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the bushes meet within two seasons and form a flowing hedge about 90cm high, trimmed twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green foliage tones down brighter flowers, so it sits happily beside roses, salvias and daisies or on a sunny rock bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot 40cm or wider of gritty mix it makes a fragrant patio shrub, which also suits gardens where the ground is too heavy to drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grosso Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and an open, airy spot, which keeps grey mould at bay. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens with dry summers. In humid subtropical gardens it is harder, so give it every bit of airflow and drainage you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil is the one firm rule, because lavender hates wet feet. On clay, plant on a mound 20 to 30cm high and mulch with gravel rather than bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks, then water only in long dry spells. Feed once a year with a slow release fertiliser after flowering, and skip manures, which grow soft, weak plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year, removing no more than a third of the foliage and never cutting into old wood. A trim after flowering and a light tidy in early spring keeps the shrub compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Grosso Lavender as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small, leafy plant that settles within a couple of weeks and bulks up as the soil warms, reaching hedge size in a season or two. Our tube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have plants ready. When there are none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lavender\"\u003eBrowse our full lavender range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lavender-care-guide-australia\"\u003eLavender care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant Grosso for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart in a single row. The bushes reach 90cm across, so they knit together in about two seasons without crowding each other at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Grosso flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom summer into autumn, later than English and Italian lavenders. Cut stems for drying once the lowest flowers on each spike have opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender contains compounds that can upset cats and dogs if they eat a lot, so we do not list it as pet friendly. Most animals avoid the strong scent, but keep it away from a plant-chewing puppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790677606719,"sku":"LAV-INT-GROSSO-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/grosso-lavender-lavandula-x-intermedia-grosso.jpg?v=1792208831","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/grosso-lavender-lavandula-x-intermedia-grosso","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}