Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Layla™ Presto Blue Lavender is an early bloomer with large, fragrant flowers on a compact framework. The violet-blue flowers grow on upright stems and measure a staggering 4 inches long. The Lavandula angustifolia 'Presto Blue' blooms from early summer into fall. Green, lance-shaped foliage complements the flowers.
The mounded, upright growth stays a compact size, making this perennial a good pick for a mixed bed or a container. The plant will not overwhelm or outgrow a space, allowing for more hands-off gardening. Create a low hedge, foundation planting, or spectacular mass planting. The blooms make wonderful cut flowers, and pollinators also enjoy the impressive and fragrant flowers. The Layla™ Presto Blue Lavender grows in zones 5 through 9.
Layla™ Presto Blue Lavender Care
Plant this Lavender in lean, well-drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Situate the plant in full sun. The Layla™ Presto Blue Lavender is drought tolerant once established and rarely needs supplemental water except during an extended dry period. Lavender plants are not heavy feeders, but they can be mulched with a light layer of compost to support growth.
Prune the Layla™ Presto Blue Lavender after the first flush of flowers fades to encourage a full form. Trim again around late summer when the final flowers decline.
Layla™ Presto Blue Lavender Spacing
Mature Layla™ Presto Blue Lavender stands 1 foot tall and wide. Grow two plants in a 12-inch container or space landscape plants 12 inches apart.
Layla™ Presto Blue 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
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
-
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
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Layla™ Presto Blue Lavender
- Also Known As
- English Lavender
- Botanical Name
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Presto Blue'
- 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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