Sentivia™ Early Blue Lavandula

Sentivia™ Early Blue is an English lavender selection listed by Syngenta as product 70019920. In its archived cuttings catalog, Syngenta describes the Sentivia line as early flowering, with deep blue, strongly fragrant flowers on sturdy stems, and notes first-year flowering under its production program. As an English lavender, it suits sunny gardens where soil drains freely and stays on the drier side. ## Flowers and Placement Syngenta’s [2019 cuttings catalog](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/642680/78/) places Early Blue (70019920) in the Sentivia series and describes the series’ flowers as large and deep blue, with a strong scent and strong stems. UF/IFAS lists English lavender for borders, mass planting, cut flowers, and ground cover, and notes that cultivars can differ in size and habit. ## Garden Conditions The [UF/IFAS English lavender profile](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP337) recommends a sunny location and dry, somewhat infertile soil. Good drainage matters: plants are more vulnerable to winter injury in wet, heavy soil. Lavender is used in butterfly gardens, and its fragrant flowers also suit sensory plantings. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower spikes after bloom and prune in early spring to maintain a tidy plant. Avoid keeping the crown wet, especially through winter, and allow the soil to dry between waterings once the plant is established.