I’ve never been one to swoon over lavender, but this year appears to be a very good one for the “rabbit ears”… Of course the bees love it too, they were buzzing and humming all around as I took these pictures. Must have been camera shy though as I can only spot one in the third picture above…
My non-gardening neighbor put in several of the rabbit-ear type and they are looking perfect and flowery! I love that they are so rewarding: I hope it encourages him to try more plants.
Deb, and there is nothing wrong with that! I love that there are people who love it because truth be told I really do enjoy it in other peoples gardens.
Nicole, do it!
ricki, the first photo was at Pomarius, which must have an amazing micro-climate don't you think? The others were all taken on walks around my neighborhood. Based on conversations with Mike and Maurice at Joy Creek I know you are cooler than us here in NE but wowza these have been blooming for awhile now.
MulchMaid, how perfect! Success may just encourage more plantings and you get to enjoy the rabbit-ears!
we went to Sequim lately which is full of Lavender farms, and of course we walked away with some plants, even though I've never been a huge fan. I found a good spot for them and I think they'll fit right in.
Sequim is great btw! Also close to Desert NW and Forest Farm.
You know, I was just noticing the same thing the other day. This particular Spanish Lavender is really out-doing itself this year. I have a pink [of course, right?] cultivar too that is just as happy. You'd think with all the rain just the opposite would be true.
Love the lavender - can't help it!!
ReplyDeleteI love lavender, maybe this year I will get around to growing some in a microclimate
ReplyDeleteSheesh! Where was this? Mine has yet to get with the business of throwing up flower stalks. Fine with me, I like them best out of bloom.
ReplyDeleteMy non-gardening neighbor put in several of the rabbit-ear type and they are looking perfect and flowery! I love that they are so rewarding: I hope it encourages him to try more plants.
ReplyDeleteDeb, and there is nothing wrong with that! I love that there are people who love it because truth be told I really do enjoy it in other peoples gardens.
ReplyDeleteNicole, do it!
ricki, the first photo was at Pomarius, which must have an amazing micro-climate don't you think? The others were all taken on walks around my neighborhood. Based on conversations with Mike and Maurice at Joy Creek I know you are cooler than us here in NE but wowza these have been blooming for awhile now.
MulchMaid, how perfect! Success may just encourage more plantings and you get to enjoy the rabbit-ears!
we went to Sequim lately which is full of Lavender farms, and of course we walked away with some plants, even though I've never been a huge fan. I found a good spot for them and I think they'll fit right in.
ReplyDeleteSequim is great btw! Also close to Desert NW and Forest Farm.
You know, I was just noticing the same thing the other day. This particular Spanish Lavender is really out-doing itself this year. I have a pink [of course, right?] cultivar too that is just as happy. You'd think with all the rain just the opposite would be true.
ReplyDeleteWhat's up with that crazy white eared lavender?!?! Bizarre!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I ripped out the two overgrown lavenders that came with the house and now wish I had just transplanted them instead. I miss the smell!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking that myself.. My lavender bush has never looked so full and healthy.
ReplyDeleteRyan, I hope to make it to Sequim sometime soon. Desert Northwest here I come!
ReplyDeleteGrace, pink lavender...of course you do!
Megan, I know cool right!?
VW, me thinks you should buy a couple of new ones!
Nat, hey thanks for visiting!
Pomarius is surrounded by a lot of concrete, so that could do it.
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