Lavender stoechas Bandera Purple is compact French Lavender that is ideal or patio container and garden borders. Summer flowering will produce scented blooms from June – July which are great for attracting pollinating insects to the garden. Easy to sow and grow and will produce compact dwarf plant that will reach a height of only 20-30cm at maturity.Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Sow at any time of year. Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 60-65F (15-18C) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this return to the recommended germination temperature. If germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks return to the fridge for a further 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating