{"product_id":"javelin-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-javelin","title":"Javelin Italian Lavender - Lavandula stoechas 'Javelin'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJavelin Italian Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e 'Javelin') is a compact Italian lavender only 30 to 40cm tall and wide, bred for big blooms and good disease resistance. This is the Forte Deep Purple colourway, which looks nearly black in the heart of each bloom, topped with cool lilac-lavender tufts. It suits small gardens, front-of-border planting and patio pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, dark flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Javelin range carries large blooms on long stems, and this one is a super-dark purple that stands out against grey-green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for disease resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a healthy variety, worth trying if you have struggled with lavender in the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30 to 40cm by 30 to 40cm it fits small gardens, edges and pots without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring and summer display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy blooms arrive in spring and carry into summer, with fragrant grey-green foliage all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs little water, and it should cope with a light overnight frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront-of-border planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a sunny border for a low, fragrant edge about knee height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a 25cm pot or larger, in gritty potting mix, brings colour and scent to a terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays small enough for tight spaces, in full sun with sharp drainage, and its cut flowers can be dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Javelin Italian Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it full sun and free draining soil, and avoid wet feet. It copes with heat and drought and suits cool, dry climates, though it handles cold less well than English or French lavender. In humid subtropical gardens, plant on a mound with gravel mulch. Lavender can upset cats and dogs if they eat a lot of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, gritty or sandy soil suits it. It accepts lower light but will flower less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch well and water regularly through the first 12 weeks, then back off. Feed yearly after flowering with a slow release fertiliser to maintain compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year, taking off only a third of the foliage and avoiding old wood. Frequent light trims keep this compact lavender dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Javelin Italian Lavender as tube stock only. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. It arrives small, so expect it to fill out over its first spring and summer. Plant it out in a sunny, free draining spot soon after it arrives.\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\"\u003eSee all lavender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lavender-care-guide-australia\"\u003eChoosing and pruning lavender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Forte Deep Purple mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the colour form within the Javelin range. The heart of the flower is a very dark purple, close to black, with paler lilac-lavender tufts above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly twice a year, taking only a third of the foliage and staying above green leaves. Never cut into the bare grey wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a free draining mix in a pot at least 25cm wide, keep it in full sun and water only once the top of the mix has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787245224255,"sku":"LAV-STO-JAVELI-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/javelin-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-javelin.jpg?v=1792154025","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/javelin-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-javelin","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}