Flower
How to grow lavender
A woody perennial that hates wet ft.
Overview
Lavender is a Mediterranean shrub grown for scent, flowers and pollinators. It lives for years given sun and sharp drainage, and struggles badly in heavy, damp soil.
Common problems and what to do
Woody, bare center
Result of not trimming. Shear lightly each year after flowering — but never cut back into old bare wood.
Yellowing and collapse
Almost always wet roots. Improve drainage or move to a pot with gritty mix.
Few flowers
Too little sun or too much feeding. Lavender wants poor soil and bright light.
Harvesting
Cut stems as the first buds open, in the morning once dew has dried. Bundle and hang to dry.
Beginner tips
- Terracotta pots suit lavender — they dry out, which it likes.
- Trim after flowering every year to keep plants compact.
- Skip the mulch right against the stem; it holds damp.
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