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Lavandula angustifolia 'Buena Vista' lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Buena Vista' lavender
Late-blooming · Highly fragrant · Exceptionally productive
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Buena Vista is an English lavender known for its extended bloom season and generous flower production. While many English lavenders finish early, this variety continues flowering into late summer and often early fall, providing color and fragrance well after others have faded.
Plants grow with a more open, airy structure, sending up numerous flower stems that gently spray outward. The effect is relaxed and abundant rather than tight and formal, making Buena Vista especially appealing in garden beds and larger plantings.
The flowers are a rich violet with a strong, classic lavender fragrance. Because of its long season and high productivity, Buena Vista is widely used for essential oil production, but it performs just as well in home gardens for cutting, drying, and culinary use.
It’s a variety we return to for its reliability, long bloom window, and true English lavender character.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Blooms later than most English lavenders
- Strong, classic fragrance
- Heavy and prolonged flower production
- Open, natural growth habit
- Excellent for cutting and drying
- Well suited for culinary use
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate during establishment, low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Open, airy, highly productive
Good airflow and full sun help extend the bloom season.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2–2.5 ft. × 3 ft.
- Stem length: ~8–12 inches
- Flower color: Violet
- Calyx color: Dark purple
- Bloom time: Summer through early fall
- Fragrance: Strong, classic lavender
CARE MADE EASY
- Harvest regularly to encourage continued bloom
- Lightly prune after flowering
- Remove old stems in early spring
- Avoid cutting into woody growth
BEST USES
- Garden beds and larger plantings
- Culinary lavender
- Fresh bouquets
- Drying and crafts
- Essential oil production
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Buena Vista if you:
- Want lavender that blooms late in the season
- Prefer strong fragrance
- Harvest flowers frequently
- Like a relaxed, natural plant form
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.
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