{"title":"Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring the Garden at Bonnieheath Estate home! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant here was chosen with purpose. Our lavender collection spans French, English, and Spanish varieties, each one a slightly different expression of the same quiet colour, from pale silver-lilac to deep violet. Together they move through the season in waves, always fragrant, always a little different depending on where you're standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hydrangeas anchor the softer side of the garden with blush pinks and dusty blues that shift with the soil and the season, never quite the same twice. Tucked beneath and between, the ferns bring the green that makes everything else breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a palette that didn't come from a catalogue. It comes from our Estate, and our hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lavender-plants","title":"Lavender Plants","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNow in stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA selection of lavender varieties to bring the scents and colours of the Bonnieheath Estate Farmhouse home with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL. x intermedia\u003c\/strong\u003e are French lavender hybrid varieties which exude a nice, subtle fragrance. They are cold hardy enough for our climate but require proper care during the winter months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL. augustifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e are English lavender varieties which have a stronger and sweeter aroma. They are cold hardy and can tolerate snow, frost and ice in winter and live for many years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonnieheathestate.com\/products\/lavender-topiary\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Spanish Lavender\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpanish Lavender can be found here! \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll potted plants will look like the green\/sliver shrub and might have a few flowers. The shape and look of the flowers tend to differ between the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to care for your plant:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLavender prefers to be planted right away in a sunny spot, and sandy loam is the best soil type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant likes continuous water until roots establish. Be sure to not overwater as roots will rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, deadheading the flowers once they have faded will stimulate the plant to produce more flowers. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2ac7LJbCTLc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e will help you learn when and how to prune your lavender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur 2026 Varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e - Late spring to summer, 18-24\" tall, 24-30\" wide, Blue-Purple colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLa Diva Spirit Pink \u003c\/b\u003e- Cold hardy variety. Summer, 14-20\" tall, 16-18\" wide, Pale Pink colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig Time Blue\u003c\/b\u003e - Early summer to fall, 20-24\" tall, 24-30\" wide, Deep Blue colour \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"125\" data-start=\"114\"\u003eHidcote\u003c\/strong\u003e - Early to mid-summer, 13-16\" tall, 18\" wide, Deep Violet-Blue colour. Best for culinary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssence Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e - Early to mid-summer, 18-20\" tall, 20-24\" wide, Vibrant Purple colour. A tidy, uniform grower with great fragrance and strong stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMunstead\u003c\/strong\u003e - Early to mid-summer, 12-18\" tall, 18-24\" wide, Soft Lavender-Blue colour. A compact, cold-hardy variety with excellent fragrance, well suited for culinary use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensational\u003c\/strong\u003e - Summer to autumn, possible second bloom, 24\" tall, 24\" wide, Rich Purple colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrosso \u003c\/b\u003e- Mid to late-summer, 24-36\" tall, 24-30\" wide, Rich Purple colour. 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French available as early as mid-July. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFreshly picked from our fragrant fields!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe only offer our fresh lavender during the lavender bloom. Bloom is typically between the end of June and very early August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBe sure to take care of your lavender when you arrive home. Fresh lavender bunches will live up to 10 days in water. If you wanted to keep your lavender forever, you can dry the bunches after 2 to 3 days in water. Cut off any brown parts of the stem and hang to dry. For best results, make sure your lavender is spaced out when drying with plenty of air circulation. Humidity will cause the flowers to produce mildew. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonnieheath-Farm","offers":[{"title":"English","offer_id":43417814827231,"sku":"CGLP","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French","offer_id":43297240416479,"sku":"CGLF","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/9781\/0351\/products\/FreshLavender_1.png?v=1647529668"},{"product_id":"live-lavender-cuttings","title":"Live Lavender Cuttings","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCuttings are available once the lavender establishes in late May.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease wait for a \"Ready for pick up\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enotification before coming to pick up your order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCuttings are taken live from our very own thriving Bonnieheath lavender!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing from a cutting is easier than from seed, and more affordable than potted plants which are ready for transplant. If you are interested in planting a lot of lavender, this is the best method!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLavender plant cuttings become available late May and most of June. They are about 3\" to 7\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e long with a 1-inch woody portion\u003c\/span\u003e. Depending on the time of year, the cutting may or may not have a flower on it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e varieties which \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexude a nice, subtle fragrance. They are not cold hardy plants and require proper care during the winter months. \u003c\/span\u003eOnce planted outside, these cold climate hardy plants should be covered if temperatures reach -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20ºC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e varieties which have a stronger and sweeter aroma. They are cold hardy and can tolerate snow, frost and ice in winter and live for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteps to plant your lavender cuttings:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e1) Use a pot with good soil. Lavender likes light sand and manure. We recommend 2\/3 Potting Soil + 1\/3 Perlite or Sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Plant cutting with woody stem completely under the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Water regularly ensuring the soil is always moist. Plant should never be soaked, and the pot should allow water to drain freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Place pot in the direct sun, indoors or outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to care for your lavender cutting: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLavender cuttings should remain in its pot until it is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat least 5\" tall with a 3\" spread. Roots must be well established before the plant should be transplanted, do not rush this step. \u003c\/span\u003eOnce it reaches this size, it should be planted in a sunny spot preferably with sandy loam soil, it's the best type for lavender. Consistently water until roots establish in its new home, but be sure not to overwater as roots will rot. Lavender grows 18-20 inches high and 2 feet spread. Foliage and bright bluish-purple blooms are very aromatic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonnieheath-Farm","offers":[{"title":"English Lavender","offer_id":42488642601183,"sku":"CUTTING-ENGLISH","price":0.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Lavender","offer_id":42488642633951,"sku":"CUTTING-FRENCH","price":0.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/9781\/0351\/products\/lavender2.png?v=1650734663"},{"product_id":"hydrangea","title":"Hydrangea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd of Season - SALE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these sale plants have seen better days, and have therefore been discounted heavily. If you're ordering online, we suggest you message us so that we can send you a current picture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.5\" Hydrangea in pot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northland Floral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49020245573855,"sku":"65HYDCRAF","price":12.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/9781\/0351\/files\/8HYDRA-1.jpg?v=1776984372"},{"product_id":"lavender-topiary","title":"Lavender Topiary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd of Season - SALE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these sale plants have seen better days, and have therefore been discounted heavily. If you're ordering online, we suggest you message us so that we can send you a current picture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6\" Spanish Lavender plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanish lavender flower heads are unlike anything else, with deep purple spikes crowned with showy \"rabbit ear\" bracts that give it a almost theatrical look. The foliage is silvery-green and intensely aromatic, and trained into a topiary form, it makes a genuinely striking accent for a patio, entryway, or sunny corner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt blooms from late spring into summer, and pollinators absolutely love it. Spanish lavender is a warmer-climate cousin, it wants heat, sharp drainage, and shelter from the cold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonnieheathestate.com\/products\/lavender-plants\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lavender plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEnglish and French Lavender Plants here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness for Ontario:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanish lavender is not reliably winter-hardy in our area. It can handle brief dips to around -5°C to -7°C (19-23°F), but that's about its limit. Prolonged cold, freeze-thaw cycles, and wet winter soil are all hard on it, and in southern Ontario, we regularly see temperatures well below that threshold. Even with protection, overwintering in the ground is a gamble. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do want to try it in the ground, give it every advantage: a south-facing spot near a foundation, fast-draining sandy or amended soil, and a good layer of mulch or frost cloth going into winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more reliable approach, and what we'd recommend, is to treat it as a seasonal patio plant and bring it indoors before the cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove it inside before nighttime temperatures are consistently dropping below 5°C (41°F). 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