Provence Lavender Care

November 10, 2024 Post a Comment

Provence lavender care

Lavender is a Low-Maintenance Perennial And this beauty will come back to your garden every year, for about 3-5 years, so it's a great investment. Before you make any plant purchases, however, I want to remind you to always choose plants that thrive in your plant hardiness zone.

Does Provence lavender spread?

Zones	5 - 9
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Water Tolerance	Low-Water
Mature Height	12-18" tall
Mature Spread	24-36" wide

How do you prune lavender Provence?

Popular varieties include Grosso and Provence. These shrubs bloom later than the English lavender, and shrubs have a longer flower spike than the English types, but they're not as hardy. You can prune this type by a third — or at most a half — of the shrub size; but be sure to leave at least two sets of green leaves.

Can Provence lavender survive winter?

Temperature: During winter, lavenders like it cool but not drafty; the temperature can drop to as low as 40°F (5°C) at night and shouldn't be warmer than 65°F (18°C) during the day. This means that you ought to keep them away from heaters that will dry them out and drafty windows that could chill them too much.

How do you winterize lavender?

If your plant will be inside for the winter, keep it in a cool, non-freezing location with sunlight and air circulation. Slow down watering of plants. Lavender prefers a dry soil, and the amount of rain that naturally falls will be sufficient for the plant.

Should I cover my lavender for winter?

We recommend covering your young plants and any French varieties you might have too! You can purchase the same cover cloth we use at any local gardening store if you have a long stretch of plants. If you only have a few plants and want to use a more cost effective method, use what you have at home!

What should not be planted near lavender?

What plants should you avoid pairing with lavender? Because lavender loves full sun and dry conditions, it doesn't do well with perennials or annuals that prefer shade. Plants such as some types of impatiens, hosta, camellias and fuschia are not as drought-resistant, so their need for water may drown out lavender.

Does lavender grow better in pots or ground?

Lavender needs full sun and good drainage. It is more likely to die from excess moisture than from cold in winter. A pot is an excellent way to provide drainage, though the plant will be more vulnerable to cold temperatures than it would be in the ground.

Is French lavender the same as Provence lavender?

The Provence Lavender is a Lavandin variety which refers to the French hybrid lavenders commonly grown in France and cultivated for lavender oil and dried buds. This lavender make beautiful garden plants and are a wonderful attraction for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

What month should you cut back lavender?

Hardy lavenders are best pruned after they have finished flowering in late August or September. Traditional advice used to be that you should never cut into the old wood.

What happens if you don't prune lavender?

Prune for healthier lavender plants An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant's lifespan.

What happens if you cut lavender back too far?

“It's true that lavender doesn't regenerate if you cut hard back like this, but you can often find signs of young shoots sprouting from those lower, woody stems. This is a good indication that hard pruning could help to regenerate the plant.

Can I leave my lavender plant outside in the winter?

If you live in a hardiness zone 3 or below, or you don't want to have to cover the plants each year to keep them warm, we recommend you plant your lavender in containers and bring them indoors for the winter.

Do you cut back French lavender in winter?

The best time to prune French lavender is early spring.

How far do you cut back lavender for winter?

Cut off about 2/3 of the plant's height or to just above the bottom two sets of leaves on each stem. Take care not to cut into the woody part of the plant which can cause damage. Twice-a-year pruning will keep your plant healthy and compact.

What do you cover lavender with in the winter?

Being that Lavender is an evergreen shrub, these plants are susceptible to winter burn and have a hard time fighting the natural winter elements. A white breathable landscape fabric or white bucket with a hole on top is ideal as it allows the plant to go dormant.

How do you take care of lavender in the fall?

Prune lavender in late summer to fall — after the plant flowers — to help open the plant's interior to allow good air circulation and remove some of the branches, which can ultimately help prevent winter damage.

Should lavender be cut back in fall or spring?

The best time to prune your lavender is in the fall, at least 6 weeks before your first frost date. In our part of the country, that means we start pruning the fields as soon as we're done with the essential oil distillation at the end of September, with the aim of finishing by mid-October.

Can I prune lavender in October?

There are actually two times of year lavender should be pruned: in autumn after the plant has flowered and in spring. Gardening expert Leigh Clapp suggested tackling the popular plant in two stages. They said: “Trim after flowering in fall [autumn], then prune in the spring.”

What temperature kills lavender?

Let's find out. Cold hardy lavender does actually exist. The English varieties can withstand temperatures of -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 C.) while the French can only withstand temperatures of 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 C.) or higher.