Sweet Romance Lavender (Lavandula)
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, pollinator-friendly landscape color.
Sweet Romance® Lavender is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial offering abundant, fragrant purple blooms from early summer through fall. Its attractive gray-green foliage forms a compact mound, ideal for borders, containers, and herb gardens. This stress-free plant thrives in hot, dry conditions with well-draining soil and full sun, attracting pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits. Enjoy its beauty fresh or dried, and benefit from its ability to bloom the first year, adding long-lasting color and fragrance to your landscape with minimal effort.
$17.99
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Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Botanical name
Lavandula angustifolia 'Kerlavangem'
/ Lavandula angustifolia 'Kerlavangem'
Who it's for
- Cold-climate residents wanting classic fragrance in harsh winters
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color throughout the entire growing season
- Urban dwellers with limited space or container garden setups
Who should skip it
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or poorly draining soil conditions
- Busy homeowners looking for low-maintenance, hands-off landscaping plants
- Residents living in regions with high summer humidity levels
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Consistent purple color from early summer straight through to autumn.
Maintenance Ease
Stress-free growth requiring minimal intervention once established in the landscape.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing bees and butterflies to your garden space.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in intense heat and drought conditions without sacrificing visual appeal.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on your foliage.
Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly in containers, borders, or as cut flowers.
Key Specs
Botanical name
Lavandula angustifolia 'Kerlavangem'
Patent #
USPP 23,001
Common name
Lavender
USDA Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Sun exposure
Full Sun
Mature Height
12-18 inches
Mature Width
12-18 inches
Spacing
12-18 inches apart
Features
- Prolific blooms from early summer to fall
- Fragrant flowers and foliage
- Drought and heat tolerant
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Blooms the first year
- Compact, mounding growth habit
- Ideal for containers and cut flowers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Sweet Romance Lavender for its superior performance and reliability. The plant is celebrated for its prolific blooming, producing an abundance of deep purple flowers earlier and longer than standard varieties. Its defining feature is the intense, classic lavender fragrance, highly valued for cutting and drying. Gardeners appreciate the compact, tidy growth habit that maintains a neat appearance all season. Furthermore, its robust hardiness ensures successful overwintering, even in colder zones. While the initial cost is higher, the consensus is that the exceptional performance and long term success fully justify the premium price, making it a highly recommended, dependable choice.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is known for its ability to bloom the first year after planting, providing you with fragrant purple flowers almost immediately.
Sweet Romance requires full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day. It performs best when given plenty of light and excellent drainage.
Yes, the fragrant oils in the foliage and flowers make this lavender unappealing to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens prone to animal browsing.
Absolutely. Its compact, mounding habit makes it an excellent candidate for pots and planters, provided the container has adequate drainage holes and is placed in a sunny location.
It is highly adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, as long as the soil is well-draining. Avoid planting it in areas where water tends to pool, as lavender prefers drier conditions.
Sweet Romance is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9 and is considered semi-evergreen. In colder climates, it may lose some foliage, but it will typically return in the spring; ensure the soil remains well-drained throughout the winter to prevent root rot.
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