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Sunday, 10 July 2011

Good plant #111 - Lavandula


Even people who don't like gardening like the hardy types of lavenders. Why? Because they require very little maintenance to look brilliant and will even look good if you do nothing. Three of my favourites are 'Grosso', 'Hidcote' and 'Folgate' - great scent and compact shape.

They key for looking after lavenders is very well drained soil and a sunny position. This means adding plenty of grit to the planting hole soil mix - almost 50:50. If you do not do this, the plants can be short-lived.

If you want a compact shape, you can either trim in autumn or spring. I do it in early autumn. You should never trim back into old wood.

Be careful not to buy tender lavenders.

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