The care of the Schopflavendels

Content

• The care of the Schopflavendels
• Location and earth
• Pouring and fertilizing
• Cut and multiply
• overwinter
• Tips & Tricks

The care of the Schopflavendels

The Schopflavendel is a sun-loving Mediterranean child, which grows wild above all on the Spanish coasts, primarily on islands like Tenerife and Madeira. Of all lavender varieties, the Schopflavendel has the longest flowering period, which begins around May / June and lasts into autumn.

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Location and earth

Like all types of lavender, the grasshopper needs a full sun with dry, well drained soil. However, this must not be alkaline in any case, d. H. Lime contained therein differs in the plant known as the butterfly lavender from the other types of lavender. The Schopflavendel best tolerates a neutral to slightly acidic soil.

Pouring and fertilizing

The Schopflavendel should be poured only very sparingly, especially waterlogging should be avoided. Therefore, a good drainage in the pot is essential. If possible, only water the plant if the top layer of earth has already dried. The same applies to fertilization: Schopflavendel needs few nutrients; too much fertilizer leads to blooming laziness. Especially with nitrogen you should sting. Avoid using tap water when pouring.

Cut and multiply

The older shoots of the Schopflavendels lignify, therefore the plants should be cut twice a year. In spring, the topping is done as early as possible in March when the weather is warm, a second cut in July / early August. When cutting, you can choose about 10 to 15 centimeters long cuttings and then just put them in the ground. They will take root within four to six weeks. In addition, Schopflavendel can propagate about lowering and seeds, sometimes it even sows itself.

overwinter

Schopflavendel is only partially winterized, but not hardy. Therefore, it should not overwinter in the open, but in a cool, but frost-free and brightest possible location. With the first warm days in March, the plant can finally return to the open for hours.

Tips & Tricks

Schopflavendel should never be too wet. When wet, the roots rot and the plant turns brown. It also becomes more susceptible to fungal attack and mold growth.

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