Lavender has beautiful flowers and wonderful fragrance. It is easy to grow and can be enjoyed by both refined and popular people. It is very popular in various gardens. Here are some tips on how to grow and care for your own lavender.
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How to grow lavender
- 1Choose a well-lit location. Lavender is a Mediterranean herb that grows in hot, sunny places. Choose a location in the garden that receives at least 8 hours of full sun each day. This location should also be covered as much as possible to protect the plant from cold winter winds.
- Planting lavender against a boulder or wall is a good idea, as this will provide the plant with more heat and shade.
- 2Make sure the soil drains adequately. Moisture is the natural enemy of lavender, so your first consideration is to choose a location with well-drained soil. Light, fluffy and breathable soil is the best condition for lavender growth.
- To improve soil drainage, mix in some construction sand before planting.
- Alternatively, try planting on a rising creek bed, at the top of a slope, or along a wall to maximize drainage.
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Check the pH of the soil. Lavender grows better in slightly alkaline conditions, and the ideal soil pH is between 6.7 and 7.3. You can monitor soil pH with commercial test probes, which are available at home improvement stores and garden centers. - If necessary, add a little lime to increase the alkalinity of the soil. Add approximately 57g to 85g of lime per 28 cubic decimeters of soil.
- 4Buy lavender. There are many varieties of lavender that can be grown at home. Whether they thrive or wilt and decay depends on the natural conditions of the area where you live. Your local nursery or garden center usually sells lavender varieties that are better suited to the conditions where you live. If you're still unsure, check the plants label or ask your caregiver.
- Manster lavender and angustifolia are two particularly cold-tolerant varieties.
- Although it is possible to grow lavender from seeds, it is not recommended because the seeds need to be loosened and cooled, and it takes almost a month to germinate.
DIY Tips
- Leaf color generally ranges from gray-green to silver-grey, with a few varieties having bright yellow-green leaves. Not all varieties are readily available, but they can be ordered through websites or seed banks.
- Lavender blooms in mid-summer, ranging from lavender-hued grays to vibrant blue-purples. There are also some varieties that are white, pink, or yellow-green in bloom. The flowers themselves are small, sometimes bud-like, but bloom densely on separate, upward stems.
- A perennial lavender can grow from 0.3 to 0.9 meters, depending on the variety. It needs at least six hours of light per day, the more the better. Lavender grows in hardy zones and should be planted approximately 0.4 meters apart.
- Some varieties of lavender can be grown from seed (especially the Munster variety), or plants can be purchased in spring pots. The most popular varieties are Grosseau, Provence, Royal Purple, Cinderella, and Hidcoat.
- Old stems of lavender can become lignified, and the plant cannot be transplanted as easily as other perennials. If transplanting is necessary, remove new growth in spring just after new growth begins and replant immediately. The layering method can also be used for cultivation.
Notes
- Lavender is susceptible to root rot. To avoid this, never overwater your lavender plants and keep winter watering to a minimum.
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