Product Reviews

1 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

Too Difficult, September 1, 2006
Submitted by Novice from Chicago

Plant performance:		1 out of 5
Yield:		1 out of 5

"I've tried this plant twice b/c I love the scent. After careful planting, fertilization etc both plants died after about a month. (zone 5)"

10 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Reviewer Information

Would recommend: No
Type of gardening: Small Garden
Gardening skill: Beginner
State of residence: IL
Gardening experience: 1-5 years

5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

Loving Lavender - Provence Blue, August 31, 2006
Submitted by Michelle from Secane,PA

Plant performance:

5 out of 5

"Planted one plant in the spring,and wow all summer we had beautiful fragence and flowers.No special care just a beautiful plant."

10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Reviewer Information

Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening: Containers
Gardening skill: Beginner
State of residence: PA
Types of plants: Perennials
Gardening experience: 5-10 years

5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

Survival solution for Lavender, August 24, 2006
Submitted by FLHardAtWork from Longwood, FL

Plant performance:		5 out of 5
Taste:		5 out of 5
Yield:		4 out of 5

"I live in Central Florida and have lost no fewer that 20 different Lavender varieties to too much rain, too much sun and no telling what else. I planted 6 Lace and two days later they were GONE all but little strings of the stems. They were enclosed with chicken wire to keep the curious squirrels away so I know they didn't end up somethings lunch. Almost like they just evaporated. I finally decided Florida was just to hot and humid to support Lavenders. I then decided to try one last time and then give up if these didn't make it. I started by making a soil mixture of a 'certain' Potting Mix, Potting Soil, Soiless planting mix and Perlite. I mixed them in equal porportions and made the mix into a 3" raised bed in partial early morning sun and mid afternoon shade. To date (3 weeks now!!) they are doing GREAT. The soil drains well, I water just enough to wet the soil around the stem when dry and even the hard afternoon FL showers seem to be benificial since they now drain quickly (8 hours or so to slightly moist). Hard rains bend the stems but by the next day they're back up and looking good. New shoots are appearing and the leaves are thick and juicy. No flowers as yet but it's a little soon. I'll keep you posted and my fingers (thumbs) crossed."

26 of 26 people found this review helpful.

Reviewer Information

Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening: Large Garden
Gardening skill: Moderately skilled
State of residence: FL
Types of plants: Perennials
Gardening experience: 5-10 years

5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

lavender-provence blue, July 10, 2006
Submitted by greenthumb from cincinnati

Plant performance:		5 out of 5
Taste:		5 out of 5
Yield:		5 out of 5

"i think this is one of the most beautiful flowers ever"

9 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Reviewer Information

Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening: Small Garden
Gardening skill: Moderately skilled
State of residence: OH
Types of plants: Flowers
Gardening experience: 1-5 years