Phenomenal Lavender

About this plant

Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal' lives up to its name, offering an extraordinary display of fragrant, deep purple blooms on long, elegant spikes. This robust and beautiful lavender is celebrated for its incredible disease resistance, particularly to a common root rot that can plague other lavender varieties, ensuring a thriving and vibrant presence in your landscape. Beyond its stunning visual appeal, 'Phenomenal' Lavender is a sensory delight, releasing its classic, soothing aroma with every gentle breeze. It's an excellent choice for a variety of uses, from creating aromatic borders and hedges to enhancing herb gardens and attracting beneficial pollinators. Its tidy, compact growth habit makes it versatile for both formal and informal garden designs, and it performs beautifully in containers, bringing its charm to patios and balconies. Drought-tolerant once established, 'Phenomenal' is a low-maintenance superstar that promises season-long beauty and fragrance.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-draining soil and prune annually after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Avoid overwatering, especially in winter. Fertilize sparingly if needed.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.