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- Maintain lavender properly
- When and how often do I have to water lavender?
- Does lavender need fertilizer and if so, which one?
- Does it make sense to mulch lavender?
- What do I have to consider when cultivating Topflavendel?
- Which types are particularly suitable for keeping in the bucket?
- I have only a small garden, which variety is good for it?
- How often do I have to repot lavender?
- How big does the pot have to be?
- Can I also use lavender as a houseplant?
- When and how do you have to cut lavender?
- Which pests can be found in lavender and which remedies are available?
- Can I also use lavender as a lavender tree?
- Can I also harvest from the lavender tree?
- Can I overwinter lavender in the garden?
- How do I best overwinter lavender in the pot?
- Which varieties are particularly resistant to frost?
- Tips & Tricks
Maintain lavender properly
Lavender is a true all-round talent: Thanks to the rather long flowering period and the lush, mostly blue or purple flowers, the plant is an eye-catcher in any garden. At the same time, flowers and leaves can be used very versatile in the kitchen and in the home. The lavender care is relatively simple, the plant is easy to satisfy with plenty of sun and a warm, dry spot. Only wet and cold they can not stand. With good care, the lavender can be between 20 to 30 years old.
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How do I care for lavender? This question is often asked, because it is a Mediterranean heat-loving plant. But do not worry: maintaining lavender properly is not difficult. This includes the fact that the plant - after all, it comes from the dry areas of the Mediterranean - should be protected from moisture and moisture. In particular, waterlogging has a detrimental effect on their growth, in addition, the roots can rot and mold other parts of the plant. You only need to water garden lavender when the soil is dry - and it will not harm the plant if the soil occasionally dries out completely for a short period of time. Also, be careful not to give the plant too much water at a time. Lavender develops very deep taproots, which can also take the water from deeper layers of the earth. Only Topflavendel should be poured more frequently, whereby the substrate may only be kept moist here, but not wet. It is best to water early in the morning, avoiding wet leaves and flowers as well.
Does lavender need fertilizer and if so, which one?
In many a garden guide, it should be noted that lavender should be fertilized every two weeks. However, fertilizer is hardly necessary in lavender care - certainly not at such short intervals - because the plant originates from a region with traditionally nutrient-poor soils. Therefore, frequent fertilizer feeds harm more than they do and rather promote the planting of the plant. In principle, it is sufficient to provide lavender once a year with potash fertilizer, manure or compost, preferably at the beginning of the growing season in spring. If possible, avoid using a nitrogen-rich fertilizer (such as horn shavings), as this will primarily stimulate the plant's irregular height growth.
Does it make sense to mulch lavender?
No, you should look better from a mulch with bark mulch, peat or sawdust. The mulch material also stores moisture, which in turn promotes the formation of mold in lavender. In addition, the soil is acidified, which also does not tolerate the lavender. More suitable is a layer of sand or pebbles, which provides additional warmth and also keeps the plant nice and dry.
What do I have to consider when cultivating Topflavendel?
The roots of lavender need a lot of space, which is why you should choose a deep and wide pot. The more unhindered the roots can spread, the longer the plant thrives. In addition, it is important to avoid waterlogging through good drainage. For this purpose, layer several centimeters of expanded clay or small pebbles at the bottom of the pot, so that excess irrigation water can flow away unhindered. The trivet must not be filled with water, it is best to remove it regularly.
Which types are particularly suitable for keeping in the bucket?
In particular, the distinctive, but delicate Schopflavendel is ideal for keeping in the bucket.
I have only a small garden, which variety is good for it?
Some types of lavender can become quite tall, some even up to a meter, so that small gardens can be quickly overgrown. Therefore, these small, compact lavender varieties are best suited, such as the only 30 to 40 centimeters high, 'Dwarf blue'. Incidentally, this strain is hardy.
How often do I have to repot lavender?
Topflavendel should be repotted once a year - preferably in spring, still at the beginning of the growing season. If you have just bought potted plants from the gardener or garden center, plant them in a sufficiently large pot as soon as possible. In the usually small plant pots the sensitive roots are too much concentrated, whereby growth and health of the lavender suffer a strong impairment.
How big does the pot have to be?
Choose a pot of at least 10 liters. The ideal lavender pot should not be flat (ergo no balcony box o. Ä.), But should be as deep as possible because of the tap root.
Can I also use lavender as a houseplant?
Lavender is only partially suitable as a houseplant, as so many Mediterranean plants. Maintaining room Lavender properly is no easy task, because you should imitate the natural living conditions as much as possible. This includes putting the plant on the balcony in the summer as much as possible and ensuring a cool, but frost-free winter in winter. A year-round attitude in the (heated) living room will most likely lead to the death of lavender.
When and how do you have to cut lavender?
The fast-growing lavender should at best be cut twice a year, once in spring and a second time at the end of flowering in summer. Trim the plant about half way back, but without cutting too much into the old wood - the lavender will not tolerate this and will not drive out again at the cut point.
Which pests can be found in lavender and which remedies are available?
The lavender has a high content of essential oils, whereby pests are usually kept away. Not without reason, fragrance bags with dried lavender flowers are a popular remedy for moths in the wardrobe. Incidentally, snails are also very reluctant to eat lavender.
Can I also use lavender as a lavender tree?
Actually, lavender is a so-called semi-shrub, not a tree. However, as the older (lower) parts of plants turn to wood over time, a lavender trunk can be used with a little effort. However, in order for it to retain its shape, it must be circumcised regularly.
Can I also harvest from the lavender tree?
Of course, you can also harvest from your lavender tree as well as from any other lavender.
Can I overwinter lavender in the garden?
For outdoor hibernation, only certain types of frost-hard lavender are suitable. Some varieties, however, should be cultivated exclusively in the pot (such as the popular Schopflavendel), because they tolerate no frost and freeze. Winter hardy lavender varieties are best covered with brushwood in winter to keep the plants from drying out. For longer-lasting, very frosty temperatures, additional protective measures such as covering with a coir mat are recommended.
How do I best overwinter lavender in the pot?
Topflavender should never be outside in the winter but in a cool, but frost-free place. Temperatures around 10 to 12 ° C - such as a staircase or the (unheated) bedroom - are best suited for this purpose.
Which varieties are particularly resistant to frost?
The only genuinely hardy species is the so-called true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), whereby in particular the established varieties 'Hidcote Blue' or 'Munstead' are considered extremely robust.
Tips & Tricks
Despite the fact that lavender should not be watered, the plant needs more water in very hot summer temperatures - then you can also water it daily. Just make sure that your lavender is not wet!
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