How to Grow Lavender

How to Grow Lavender – the "purple gold" in the yard

Lavender is one of the most grateful plants. It combines an amazing aroma, silvery foliage and deep purple color, while being extremely drought tolerant. In Bulgaria, the climate is ideal for it, but we often see gardens, in which the lavender is twisted or bare at the base. In this article we will consider the technical rules for planting and maintenance, which will turn your lavender into a professional accent.

Content

Sun and drainage: The two mandatory conditions
Засаждане и разстояние между растенията
Тайната на красивата туфа: Кога и как да режем?
Benefits: От аромат до естествен репелент
Frequently asked questions
Conclusion

Sun and drainage: The two mandatory conditions

Лавандулата е дете на Средиземноморието и има две неща, with which he does not compromise:

Maximum sun: She needs at least 6-8 hours of direct light. In the shade, it loses its color, it becomes loose and stops smelling.
Perfect drainage: Lavender "hates" mud. If your soil is clay and holds water, the roots will rot in a season. When planting, always add sand or fine gravel to the hole.

Засаждане и разстояние между растенията

If you want to achieve a "lavender border" effect (solid purple thread), plant the plants at a distance 35-40 cm apart. If you want separate, large spherical tufts, leave at least 60-70 cm space.

Тайната на красивата туфа: Кога и как да режем?

This is the most important moment. If you don't cut the lavender, it will become woody at the base and split under the weight of snow or its own color.

Spring pruning: March is the time for light styling. Remove the frosted tips.
Summer pruning (After flowering): When the colors start to burn out, cut them together with approx 2-3 cm of green leaf mass. This stimulates new growth and often a second one, less flowering in autumn.
Zlatno rule: Never cut to the old, woody part, where there are no leaves. The plant may not recover from such a cut.

Benefits: От аромат до естествен репелент

Besides beauty, lavender is good for your yard's ecosystem. It is a magnet for bees and butterflies, but its scent acts as a natural mosquito repellent, flies and even for some pests on neighboring roses (like aphids).

Frequently asked questions

1. Should I water lavender often??
Only until it takes root (the first few months). After that, it prefers drying. Overwatering is the most common cause of lavender death.

2. Which variety is best for the garden?
For borders we recommend Lavandula angustifolia (ordinary lavender), as it is the most winter-resistant and compact.

3. Can it be grown in a pot??
Yes, but needs a large pot and excellent bottom drainage.

Conclusion

The lavender is a symbol of nobility and low maintenance. It is the perfect choice for busy people, who want a stylish and fragrant yard without daily worries.

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