Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Big Time Duet Lavender is a pairing of the best white and blue Lavender plants available. Both plants have large flower spikes (up to 4 inches long) that bloom earlier and longer than any other variety. Plant these Mediterranean herbs together for a cooling mix of white and blue, or individually alongside other sun-loving perennials for a long-blooming color display. Lavandula angustifolia is considered to be the best culinary variety of Lavender, for both savory and sweet dishes. Often rosemary can be replaced with Lavender quite effectively.
In hot dry garden beds, Lavender is a no-fail plant that requires little maintenance. Best suited for zones 5-9, Big Time Duet can be grown as an annual in other areas or even moved indoors over the winter. Deer rarely browse on the highly fragrant leaves and flowers. Pollinators flock to the flowers for their intoxicating nectar, making this plant a must-have for any pollinator garden or kitchen garden plan. Plant Lavender as a low-growing hedge along walkways or a retaining wall, or in a challenging spot with all-day sun and poor soil.
Big Time Duet Lavender Care
Lavender is not fussy about the texture or richness of the soil. In fact, soil that seems too dry, stoney, or nutrient deficient is perfectly able to support Lavender growth. Amend heavy clay soil with plenty of compost and some coarse sand to provide sufficient drainage. Locations that are prone to seasonal flooding should be avoided. A balanced granular fertilizer can be applied early in the spring every few years. Lavender plants prefer a neutral or alkaline pH, and will struggle in acidic soil.
Lightly prune Lavender twice a year to keep the shape mounded and compact. In the early spring, trim back spent flowers and foliage to just above the woody part of the branches. Avoid cutting into the woodiest part of the plant, as the whole branch could die back, disfiguring the plant. Lightly cut back the stems again after the flowers have finished in late summer. Use the flower wands for arranging or drying.
Big Time Duet Lavender Spacing
Big Time Duet Lavender stays compact with a height and spread of 12 inches. Use a pot with at least a 12-inch diameter to plant both varieties together. Individual plants will happily grow in a 10-inch pot. Space Lavender plants 12 inches apart when growing in a garden bed.
Big Time Duet Lavender Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1 Foot
- Mature Spread
- 1 Foot
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue, Purple, White
- Flower Description
- Blue, Purple, White
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Big Time Duet Lavender
- Also Known As
- English Lavender
- Botanical Name
- Lavandula angustifolia Big Time Blue 'Armtipp01' and 'Big Time White'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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