{"product_id":"avignon-early-blue-lavender","title":"Lavender - English 'Avignon Early Blue'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grf-companion-page\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.grf-companion-page{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#344C3D;background:#FAEFF1;padding:28px;border-radius:18px;line-height:1.7}.grf-companion-page h2,.grf-companion-page h3{color:#B8445E;margin-bottom:10px}.grf-hero{background:#F4F3F1;padding:28px;border-radius:18px;text-align:center;border:1px solid #F5DBE0;margin-bottom:24px}.grf-hero h2{font-size:30px;margin-bottom:8px}.grf-tagline{font-size:18px;color:#466245;font-style:italic}.grf-info-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:24px 0}.grf-info-card,.grf-section{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #F5DBE0;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(184,68,94,.08)}.grf-info-card strong{display:block;color:#B8445E;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}.grf-section{margin:22px 0}.grf-icon-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:14px}.grf-icon-card{background:#FAEFF1;border-radius:14px;padding:14px;text-align:center;border:1px solid #F5DBE0}.grf-icon-card .icon{font-size:28px;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}.grf-rose-callout{background:#F4F3F1;border-left:5px solid #E47990;padding:20px;border-radius:14px;margin-top:18px}.grf-list{padding-left:20px}.grf-list li{margin-bottom:8px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lavender - English 'Avignon Early Blue'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-tagline\"\u003eA compact, early-blooming English lavender prized for fragrance, color, and charm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e10\" – 12\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e10\" – 14\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e12\" – 14\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\u003c\/strong\u003eZones 5–9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep Blue-Purple\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-info-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason of Interest\u003c\/strong\u003eLate Spring – Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender 'Avignon Early Blue' (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia 'Avignon Early Blue'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact and early-blooming English lavender, prized for its intensely fragrant, deep blue-purple flower spikes and neatly mounded silver-green foliage. This variety lives up to its name by flowering earlier than most English types, often beginning in late spring and continuing into summer. With its tidy growth habit and rich coloring, it's ideal for containers, edging, or sunny borders. Thrives in full sun and well-drained alkaline soils, and is notably drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"grf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very drought tolerant once established. Water regularly until established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Prefers alkaline conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Deadheading encourages continued blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low fertilizer needs; feed lightly in spring if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to Zone 5. Mulch in colder climates for added protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance overall. Watch for root rot in poorly drained soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Avignon Early Blue' is a versatile, low-maintenance perennial that fits beautifully into a wide range of garden styles and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003eBorder Planting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003eCottage Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🦋\u003c\/span\u003ePollinator Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🪴\u003c\/span\u003eContainers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003eHerb Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-icon-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🪨\u003c\/span\u003eRock Gardens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Avignon Early Blue' pairs beautifully with other sun-loving perennials and roses, adding fragrant blue-purple spikes, silver-green foliage, and a tidy mounding habit that complements bolder blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grf-rose-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrace Rose Farm Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant lavender near roses with enough space for airflow and maintenance access. Lavender's well-drained soil preference pairs perfectly with roses — both thrive in full sun and benefit from similar watering routines once established. The fragrant blooms also help deter pests naturally.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"grf-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Yarrow, Coreopsis, or Catmint for a harmonious sun-loving perennial border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Lamb's Ear as a soft silver foliage contrast alongside lavender's spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant near roses of any color — blue-purple blooms complement every palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for edging rose beds to define pathways and add fragrance at ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 12\"–14\" of spacing so the mounding habit does not crowd adjacent plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Otto \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"1 GALLON","offer_id":43971815964726,"sku":"001-245833","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2713\/0120\/files\/lavender-avignon-early-blue.jpg?v=1782763639","url":"https:\/\/www.gracerosefarm.com\/products\/avignon-early-blue-lavender","provider":"Grace Rose Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}