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Sensational!™ is a top-performing lavender with fragrant, rich violet flower spikes and striking silver foliage. A great choice for cut flowers, mass planting, and lavender hedgerows—especially in regions that need a cold-hardy, humidity-tolerant plant.
Quick facts
- Pot size: 3.5-inch pot
- Scientific name: Lavandula × intermedia
- Common name/cultivar: Lavender (‘Tesseract’ PP31786)
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Sun: Full sun
- Plant habit: Upright
- Bloom season: Midsummer through early fall
- Flower size: Up to 4 inches (when mature)
- Height: About 18 inches; up to 30 inches in bloom
- Width: About 24 inches
- Spacing: 18–24 inches (46–61 cm)
Why Sensational!™
Often called the “next generation” of Phenomenal®, Sensational!™ forms a large plant like Phenomenal, but stays more compact and produces longer flower spikes in a deep violet tone. The spikes are taller than many other lavenders, making it an excellent choice for cutting and crafting.
Wildlife resistance and pet safety
- Deer resistant
- Rabbit resistant
- Pet note: As with all lavender, keep away from cats, dogs, and horses.
Care and growing tips
- Water
- Light. Let soil dry between waterings.
First year: Newly planted lavenders may need a bit more water while establishing.
- Fertilizer
- Once a month, but base fertilizing on your soil test and pH.
- Pruning
- Prune in spring and fall to reduce woody growth and keep that classic “lavender gumdrop” shape.
- Cold climate performance
- A cold-hardy lavender that’s a strong pick for northern gardens. Blooms later in summer, and you may even get two harvests in a good season.
Ways to use Sensational!™ lavender
- Bees love it.
- Beautiful in garden beds, borders, and mass plantings.
- Harvest for fresh, fragrant bouquets.
- Cut flower bouquets make easy gifts (including Mother’s Day).
- Use foliage and stems in winter floral designs.
- Dry flower spikes and debud for sachets.
- Use buds in culinary projects (from properly grown/handled plants).
- Make lavender hydrosol or essential oil.
- Great for wreaths and crafts due to larger stems.
- Use dried stems as fire starters for a lavender scent in winter.
Note: Some people find lavender’s scent relaxing. This is not medical advice.
From Pause Lavender Farm
Our lavenders are grown outdoors (not in a greenhouse). That means they’ve already handled real Upper Michigan conditions before they reach you. Plant with confidence and enjoy the blooms.
Photo credit: Plantipp