This is the classic English lavender is beloved not only for it's memorable fragrance, but also for the silvery foliage and stems that add texture to a border It's one of the hardier and most commonly grown lavenders with blooms that come on strong in early summer (And, it makes a great short hedge!) PruningOr indulge in a recent trend and shower your justmarried friends with dried lavender, instead of confetti Although it's not native to Canada, diseaseresistant lavender is a good green choice, as well Its easycare attributes mean that it doesn't want any chemical help to grow and, once established, requires almost no watering English lavender must be planted in a relatively sandy, welldrained soil;
English lavender care and maintenance
English lavender care and maintenance-Common Name English Lavender 08 Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner! Proper care for English lavender Watering English lavender Apart from once or twice upon planting, there is no need to water English lavender Only in case of extreme drought should the plant be given a little water When growing Old English in a pot, water when the soil is dry deep down There is no need to add fertilizer, except in pots
English lavender dislikes high humidity If you're trying to raise it in a humid environment, add a stone mulch around plants to raise air temperature English lavender grows best where summer temperatures hover in the 80degreerange instead of 90 degrees F Flowering typically stops as temperatures rise in summerDebbie's Lavender Plant Growing Tips Give the plants 6 hours or more of full sun each day Apply very little water Most people overwater Grow in welldrained areas or raised beds If you have heavy or clay soil, grow lavender in pots If your soil is How to care for lavender plants Hardy lavenders ( Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula x intermedia types) can cope with temperatures down to about 15°C, and can therefore be left in the garden all year round Prune after flowering, typically in August
The dried flowers and leaves repel moths and can be used in sachets Loves full sun Start seed early indoors and set outside Plants tolerate light frostMarianne Binetti demonstrates the midsummer pruning of Lavender plants, as well as shares a resourceful way to use the harvested LavenderInterested in learEnglish Lavender USDA Zone 59 Plant number Lavender is actually a lowgrowing shrub, native to the Mediterranean region The fragrant flowers and foliage make it a favourite for herb gardens and in the perennial border Will also grow fine in tubs or containers, but in colder regions the plants may then need shelter for the winter
This slow growing little beauty is great for small spaces In flower, the mature plant is only about 10" in height While slow growing, it is very xeric, has excellent heat tolerance and will reach matureLavandula Lavance Purple Common nameEnglish Lavender, Lavender Blooms the first year with deep purple, long lasting flowers The dense foliage is greenishgrey and very aromatic Bushy, upright, compact habit allows Lavance Purple to be a great selection for a smaller garden An excellent choice for edging and performs well in containers tooEnglish Lavender needs 05 cups of water every 9 when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your
English Lavender Lavendula Angustifolia Zone 5 9 Purple 14 18 Inches Full Sun
