Lavance Deep Purple Lavender

Requires full sun — a minimum of 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily is essential for abundant flowering and the compact, aromatic growth this variety is prized for. A south or west-facing patio or porch is ideal. Insufficient sun is the primary reason lavender underperforms, producing sparse blooms and leggy, loose growth.

One of the most drought-tolerant plants in our porch and patio collection. Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings, typically every 10–14 days in containers. Overwatering is the most common cause of lavender decline — it is far more tolerant of drought than excess moisture. Ensure containers have excellent drainage and never allow the roots to sit in wet soil.

Naturally adapted to dry, Mediterranean-style conditions and actually prefers low ambient humidity. Good air circulation on an open porch or sunny patio suits it perfectly. In humid climates, ensure plenty of airflow around the plant and avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal issues.

A remarkably cold-hardy lavender variety that handles both hard freezes and summer heat with confidence. Its temperature resilience makes it an excellent choice for year-round porch containers in most climates. In containers, move to a sheltered location during sustained extreme cold below 0°F to protect the root system.

A reliably hardy perennial for Zones 5–8 that returns year after year when grown in the ground. As a container plant on a porch or patio it performs excellently through most of the year and can be overwintered in a sheltered but cool outdoor location in most zones. Can be planted directly into a sunny, well-drained garden bed for a permanent, expanding display.

Feed lightly once in early spring with a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer to support the new season's growth and flowering. A second light feeding after the first bloom flush encourages reblooming. Avoid over-fertilizing — too much nutrition promotes leafy growth at the expense of the fragrant flower spikes lavender is grown for. Our Instant Plant Food used sparingly in your spring watering routine gives this beautiful plant all the nutrition it needs.

Repot every two years in early spring into a container with outstanding drainage — terracotta pots are particularly well suited as they allow excess moisture to evaporate. Use a lean, gritty potting mix amended with perlite or coarse sand. For in-ground planting, choose the sunniest, most well-drained spot available and amend heavy soils with grit before planting.

Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly after blooming to encourage a second flush of flowers. In late summer or early fall, give the plant a light trim — cutting back by about one third but never cutting into old woody stems, which do not regenerate. A light tidy in early spring removes any winter-damaged growth before new shoots emerge from the base.

Take 3–4 inch softwood tip cuttings in late spring or early summer before flowering begins. Strip the lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone, and plant in a gritty, well-draining mix of perlite and potting soil. Keep in a warm, bright outdoor spot sheltered from direct midday sun. Rooting takes 3–5 weeks. Established container plants can also be carefully divided in early spring.