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- Lavender loves the sun
- Lavender needs a full sun
- Essential oils develop only when there is enough sunshine
- Dry lavender in the sun
- Tips & Tricks
Lavender loves the sun
In principle, the lavender, which originally came from the Mediterranean, is a rather easy-to-maintain plant - it does not need to be regularly watered or fertilized. However, the plant places special demands on its location.
Lavender needs a full sun
This includes placing your lavender in the sunniest possible spot. In the garden, the site should be full sun and wind protected, but it may also be dry and even rocky. A sunny rock garden or a planting in the pebble bed is therefore optimal. In particular, the white lavender flourishes in particular areas in partially shaded locations, although it may not be full sun, but still bright. A place in the shade - for example, in north-facing gardens or balconies - is not recommended. Such a location causes the plant to take care of itself and arrive sooner or later.
Essential oils develop only when there is enough sunshine
Lavender has a very high proportion of essential oils, which is why the flowers of the plant spread an unmistakable, intense odor. In particular, if you want to harvest lavender (and, for example, use the dried flowers), you need a sunny spot. The lavender only develops its high content of essential oils when it is sufficiently light and warm.
Dry lavender in the sun
Speaking of harvesting lavender flowers: The intensively fragrant flowers can be used in a variety of ways, for example in fragrance sacs for moth repellent, in home-made creams and perfumes or as tea. For this you harvest the flowers as soon as they are fully flowered. Spread it over a large area on a towel or similar and let it dry for a few days in a warm, dry and sunny place. Alternatively, you can also leave the flowers on the stalk and proceed as follows:
Tips & Tricks
During the flowering season, do not pour lavender as much as possible, otherwise the concentrations of the essential oils will be too high. Lavender planted in the garden requires additional water only in very hot summers, because thanks to its very deep tap root it pulls moisture out of the ground.
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