{"product_id":"lavender-topiary","title":"Lavender Topiary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow in stock! \u003c\/strong\u003e\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 Zone 5B\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). Once indoors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Bright light is best so look for a south or west-facing window\u003cbr\u003e- Keep it on the cool side: 10-15°C (50-60°F) \u003cbr\u003e- Water sparingly and let the soil dry out a bit between waterings\u003cbr\u003e- Make sure it has decent air circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Care \u003c\/strong\u003e(Spring through Fall)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Full sun, 6-8+ hours a day\u003cbr\u003e- Drainage matters more than almost anything else and avoid soggy soil\u003cbr\u003e- Water deeply but not often\u003cbr\u003e- Light pruning after flowering keeps the topiary shape looking sharp\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northland Floral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49020249702623,"sku":"6LAVTORA","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/9781\/0351\/files\/Spanish-2.png?v=1776984549","url":"https:\/\/bonnieheathestate.com\/products\/lavender-topiary","provider":"Bonnieheath Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}