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Wonderful Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender Beautiful Flower Garden Plant
English lavender is one of the easiest plants to grow. It is very versatile and can be grown in pots, which is especially useful as some species are praised for their culinary values and can be easily grown in kitchens. English lavender can also be grown as single bushes, as row and border plant. Its overpowering aroma make it a perfect choice if you are looking for a fragrant house plant. It does not need any additional feeding and is a light drinkers, both of which will reflect well on your budget. The main factor that affects its growth is the sun, and english lavender likes a lot of it. Because english lavender is native to the Mediterranean, it is well-adapted to droughts and direct sun exposure. It also loves porous, gravelly, well-drained soils, so keep that in mind. English lavender can be used as a spice, for herbal teas, as insect repellent, and much more. It does not require much maintenance and is fairly resistant to many pests and diseases. English lavender is truly a beautiful, hardy little plant.
Water and Hardiness
English lavender loves warmth and prefers to grow in a sunny spot. It is a very drought-tolerant plant and doesn't require much water to grow. However, english lavender requires more frequent watering during establishment and first blossoming season compared to established, mature plants.
Sunlight
English lavender thrives in direct sun. This plant is native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia and Africa, so it is adapted to grow under full sun. So, if you plan to grow english lavender in your garden, it is best to plant it in a sunny spot.
Soil
English lavender likes medium-rich to poor soils. If you want to grow this plant for essential oils, you can encourage their production by planting the english lavender in a lean soil.
English lavender thrives in lean, well-drained soils that are more on the dry side. They also prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil, with a pH value from 6.7 to 7.3.
Care Guide Planting
It is best to get new english lavender plants from developed seedlings, considering that their seeds have a lower success rate. If planting in USDA zones 1-6, the recommended time of planting is spring to early summer. If planting in warmer areas (USDA zones 7-10), you can plant your english lavender at the start of the autumn so the root system can establish during the winter. Mix some gravel with the planting soil rather than compost, in order to improve the soil drainage. When done, water the plant generously to compress the soil and remove any air pockets.
Water
English lavender should be watered two times a week while it is establishing. After that, reduce the watering to once in every 2-3 weeks. When the plants start to bloom, water two times a week to stimulate blooming. Remember that excellent drainage is very important for these plants, and damp soil can provide favorable conditions for various diseases.
Fertilizer
Generally, english lavender does not require any fertilizers and can thrive even in very poor soils. Excess of nutrients can actually be harmful to this plant. For example, adding fertilizers rich in nitrogen, or growing english lavender in nitrogen-rich soil will stimulate the growth of leaves and impede blooming, so you'll have a bushy plant with no flowers.
However, some gardeners like to add a bit of fertilizer once in every few years to encourage the plant to produce many blooms. This is usually achieved by adding a layer of compost 1 inch thick around the plant during early spring.
Pruning
Once established, english lavender requires minimal maintenance and pruning. As the plant gets older, the base of the stems will grow woody, so prune it back by about half of its size when the spring comes. This will promote new growth and fuller blooms. Also, english lavender that is not pruned from time to time tends to sprawl and create a hole in the middle of the bush. Lastly, remove the spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Use sharp tools and always disinfect them before use to avoid contamination.
Harvest
You should harvest english lavender when nearly half of the buds are open. The harvesting process should be conducted early morning because that is the time of the day when the flowers have the highest concentration of essential oils. Cut the stem as low to the base as possible, and when you have a handful of flowers, make a bundle and secure it with a rubber band for drying.
You can use the dry english lavender as a moth repellent and make herb sachets for your closets. These sachets will be effective for some time as the flowers can stay fragrant for many months when packed like this.
Ships to the continental United States only.
No shipping to PR.
PACKAGE
1 x Starter Plant
Water and Hardiness
English lavender loves warmth and prefers to grow in a sunny spot. It is a very drought-tolerant plant and doesn't require much water to grow. However, english lavender requires more frequent watering during establishment and first blossoming season compared to established, mature plants.
Sunlight
English lavender thrives in direct sun. This plant is native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia and Africa, so it is adapted to grow under full sun. So, if you plan to grow english lavender in your garden, it is best to plant it in a sunny spot.
Soil
English lavender likes medium-rich to poor soils. If you want to grow this plant for essential oils, you can encourage their production by planting the english lavender in a lean soil.
English lavender thrives in lean, well-drained soils that are more on the dry side. They also prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil, with a pH value from 6.7 to 7.3.
Care Guide Planting
It is best to get new english lavender plants from developed seedlings, considering that their seeds have a lower success rate. If planting in USDA zones 1-6, the recommended time of planting is spring to early summer. If planting in warmer areas (USDA zones 7-10), you can plant your english lavender at the start of the autumn so the root system can establish during the winter. Mix some gravel with the planting soil rather than compost, in order to improve the soil drainage. When done, water the plant generously to compress the soil and remove any air pockets.
Water
English lavender should be watered two times a week while it is establishing. After that, reduce the watering to once in every 2-3 weeks. When the plants start to bloom, water two times a week to stimulate blooming. Remember that excellent drainage is very important for these plants, and damp soil can provide favorable conditions for various diseases.
Fertilizer
Generally, english lavender does not require any fertilizers and can thrive even in very poor soils. Excess of nutrients can actually be harmful to this plant. For example, adding fertilizers rich in nitrogen, or growing english lavender in nitrogen-rich soil will stimulate the growth of leaves and impede blooming, so you'll have a bushy plant with no flowers.
However, some gardeners like to add a bit of fertilizer once in every few years to encourage the plant to produce many blooms. This is usually achieved by adding a layer of compost 1 inch thick around the plant during early spring.
Pruning
Once established, english lavender requires minimal maintenance and pruning. As the plant gets older, the base of the stems will grow woody, so prune it back by about half of its size when the spring comes. This will promote new growth and fuller blooms. Also, english lavender that is not pruned from time to time tends to sprawl and create a hole in the middle of the bush. Lastly, remove the spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Use sharp tools and always disinfect them before use to avoid contamination.
Harvest
You should harvest english lavender when nearly half of the buds are open. The harvesting process should be conducted early morning because that is the time of the day when the flowers have the highest concentration of essential oils. Cut the stem as low to the base as possible, and when you have a handful of flowers, make a bundle and secure it with a rubber band for drying.
You can use the dry english lavender as a moth repellent and make herb sachets for your closets. These sachets will be effective for some time as the flowers can stay fragrant for many months when packed like this.
Ships to the continental United States only.
No shipping to PR.
PACKAGE
1 x Starter Plant
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