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Conveniently located next to our gift
shop, the variety bed was planted in 2007.
The
location was originally the outdoor waterbed for our tobacco plants.
In Fall 2006, we filled most of the area with sand and composted dirt in
anticipation of creating a special area showcasing a wider variety of
lavender plants for our customers to enjoy.
Over the winter months, we researched the different
varieties and colors that we felt would survive our growing zone. A
few of the varieties we chose are not in our zone, but we are hoping that
the canvas hoop that we used for our tobacco plants may also be used on our
lavender to protect our more tender perennials.
Even without the blooms during the 2007 season, the different
foliage types were quite interesting to see. Now in 2008, the blooms
are gorgeous and well worth the wait. We managed to save a few of our
tender varieties such as the Spanish and Yellow.
Our plants include:
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Whites — Edelweiss, White
Provence, and Coconut Ice.
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Pinks — Rosea, Hidcote Pink,
and Coconut Ice
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Yellow — Chiffon Yellow
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Blues/Purples — Sweet Lavender,
Royal Velvet, Hidcote, Spanish, Grosso,
Silver Edge, Vera, and Munstead.
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