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Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem' Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem' Lavender
📦 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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Imperial Gem is an English lavender valued for its tidy habit, rich color, and strong fragrance. It establishes a bit more slowly than some varieties, but the payoff is a neat, upright plant with gray-green foliage and deep violet flowers that stand out clearly in the garden.
The flower spikes are dense and compact, typically 1–2 inches long, and they hold their color exceptionally well when dried. This has made Imperial Gem a favorite for dried bouquets, sachets, and craft work. During the 2023 bloom season, it quickly became a customer favorite for its dependable performance, saturated color, and classic lavender scent.
It’s an excellent choice for gardeners who want lavender that stays well-behaved, doesn’t sprawl, and produces flowers that look just as good dried as they do fresh.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Deep violet flowers with dark purple calyces
- Strong, classic lavender fragrance
- Compact, upright growth habit
- Excellent color retention when dried
- Reliable, consistent performer
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Compact, upright
Full sun and good drainage support healthy growth and strong color.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 3 ft.
- Stem length: ~10–14 inches
- Flower color: Deep violet
- Calyx color: Dark purple
- Bloom time: Early summer
- Fragrance: Strong, classic lavender
PLANTING TIPS
- Choose a sunny planting location
- Avoid heavy or poorly drained soils
- Space plants to allow airflow
- Water regularly during the first growing season
BEST USES
- Dried bouquets
- Sachets and craft projects
- Fresh bouquets
- Garden borders
- Small-scale harvesting
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Imperial Gem if you:
- Prefer deep purple lavender
- Want a tidy, upright plant
- Dry flowers regularly
- Enjoy strong lavender fragrance
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.
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.
All my plants came and are wonderful!
The lavender arrived in excellent condition and on time. Very healthy and as described. Communication was Gold Star along with the overall experience. Will buy from again.