{"product_id":"silver-lining-passion-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-silver-lining-passion","title":"Silver Lining Passion Italian Lavender - Lavandula stoechas 'Silver Lining Passion'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Lining Passion Italian Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lining Passion') is the upright member of the family, with a strong branching habit that builds a mound 70cm tall and 70cm wide. Deep plum-purple flowers topped with long purple tufts open in spring and summer, and through the year in warmer climates. It is a good choice for borders where you want height and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong, upright branching.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems hold their shape rather than sprawling, so the plant stays tidy and clearly defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep plum colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark plum-purple flowers with long purple tufts give a rich, dramatic note against silvery leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight for borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 70cm tall and wide it adds a middle layer to a border without crowding its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in many climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity, drought and cold are all within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant and cuttable.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scented flowers can be cut and dried for arrangements or potpourri.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart along the front or middle of a sunny border. The upright mounds repeat like a rhythm and look best in odd-numbered groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same 60cm spacing the mounds meet into a flowering hedge about 70cm high, trimmed lightly twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits cottage planting among roses and salvias, and does well in a large pot about 40cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Lining Passion Italian Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, ideally most of the day. Lavender tolerates lower light, but flowering is affected. Heat, humidity and cold are all within its range, as is drought. Keep it out of low spots where water collects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil, and avoid wet feet. In pots, use a gritty mix. In humid areas, a gravel mulch keeps the base of the plant dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks while the plant establishes, then water deeply and infrequently. A yearly feed of slow release fertiliser after flowering helps maintain compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year, removing only a third of the foliage and avoiding old wood. An upright grower like this one stays dense if pruned before it turns leggy. Bare stems will not recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Silver Lining Passion Italian Lavender as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted out. Expect a small, upright plant that thickens and begins to branch within its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tube stock comes from our grower, it is not always on hand. A sold out tube on this page means the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button emails you the day it returns.\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 the full lavender collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under 1 metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lavender-care-guide-australia\"\u003eLavender care guide for Australia\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 it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart for a hedge or a continuous border, so the mature mounds just touch. Allow 80cm if you would like each plant to read as an individual mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my lavender gone woody in the middle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually missed pruning. Take a third off after flowering, always cutting above green leaves, and the plant stays dense. Bare grey stems will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in part shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives in lower light, but flowers less and can open up. For the best flowering, give it full sun for most of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790343471423,"sku":"LAV-STO-SILVER-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/silver-lining-passion-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-silver-lining-passion.jpg?v=1792208512","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/silver-lining-passion-italian-lavender-lavandula-stoechas-silver-lining-passion","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}