How to Grow Angelface Cascading Lavender
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Angelface Cascading Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Angelface'
flowerAngelface Cascading Lavender is a compact, spreading variety of English lavender known for its graceful cascading growth habit and deep purple-blue flowers. It produces fragrant flower spikes that attract pollinators and retain their color and scent when dried. This cultivar is particularly prized for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders where its trailing form can be fully appreciated.
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Example Angelface Cascading Lavender timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)
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Plant Angelface Cascading Lavender
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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First Angelface Cascading Lavender blooms
Around Aug 15≈ 120 days after planting
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Thrives in zones 5-9, with best performance in zones 6-8
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Establishment
2-3 weeksYoung transplants developing root system and compact branching structure with gray-green foliage.
Water moderately until roots establish (2-3 weeks). Provide full sun. Avoid waterlogging. Pinch tips once to encourage bushiness if desired.
Vegetative Growth
4-6 weeksPlant develops fuller branching structure with increasing foliage coverage. Cascading stems begin elongating, reaching 12-18 inches.
Reduce watering frequency as plant establishes. Remove any dead stems. Do not fertilize; low fertility encourages dense growth. Monitor for leggy growth in shade.
Flowering
4-8 weeks, often repeat-bloomingDense spikes of small, fragrant deep purple-blue flowers appear along stems. Blooming extends over 4-8 weeks with repeat flushes possible.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms. Water only when soil is dry. Avoid wetting foliage. Peak fragrance in morning.
Post-Bloom & Dormancy
4-6 weeks before next bloom cycle or winter dormancyFlowers fade and dry on stems. In colder zones, foliage may brown slightly in winter but plant remains evergreen.
Leave flower stems for winter interest and wildlife benefit, or deadhead completely. Minimal watering needed. No fertilizer required.
Companion Planting
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Common Pests
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Spray with water to dislodge; use insecticidal soap if severe. Improve air circulation.
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Hand-pick beetles in spring. Remove affected shoots. Use neem oil as preventative.
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Yellow sticky traps; spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Improve air circulation.
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Prevent with excellent drainage and minimal overwatering. Remove and dispose of affected plants.
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Generally not damaging. Insecticidal soap if populations are heavy.
Uses
Culinary & Flavoring
CulinaryDried lavender flowers add a floral, slightly sweet flavor to baked goods, teas, and desserts. Culinary lavender varieties like Angelface can be used to infuse honey, sugar, and vinegars. [source]
Dried Arrangements & Potpourri
HouseholdAngelface's deep color and fragrance make it ideal for dried flower arrangements, wreaths, and potpourri blends. Flowers retain their beauty and scent for months. [source]
Relaxation & Sleep Support
MedicinalLavender is traditionally used for its calming properties in herbal teas, sachets, and essential oil applications. Linalool and linalyl acetate in lavender flowers are credited with soothing effects. [source]
Pollinator Support
WildlifeLavender flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Angelface's abundant blooms support pollinator populations throughout the growing season. [source]
Essential Oil Production
CraftLavender flowers can be used to create homemade essential oils, hydrosols, or infused oils for aromatherapy, skincare, and craft applications. [source]
This is not medical advice. LizPlants is not a medical resource. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using plants medicinally.
Harvest Tips
Cut flower stems in early morning after dew dries, when flowers are just opening, for best fragrance and color retention. Leave at least one-third of the stem length on the plant. For dried lavender, harvest at peak bloom and hang in bundles in a cool, dark, well-ventilated location for 2-3 weeks.
Fun Facts
- 🌱 The name 'Angelface' refers to the abundant small, delicate purple flowers that appear along cascading stems, creating a face-like cluster effect when viewed from certain angles.
- 🌱 Angelface Cascading Lavender was specifically bred for container growing and hanging baskets, making it a more modern cultivar than traditional upright lavender varieties.
- 🌱 Lavender's essential oils intensify in hot, dry conditions, making it more fragrant in Mediterranean-like climates and less fragrant in humid regions.
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