Although it is a fairly easy plant to care for, not everyone dares to approach it. Many people probably believe that this beauty is very demanding and don't really dare to take care of it. It's true that there are a few things you should keep in mind when it comes to cutting and that these differ depending on the variety, but overall the subshrub is a great choice even for gardening beginners. If you want to plant lavender and decorate your garden with its beautiful color, you can follow our tips.
Planting and caring for lavender – these are the most important points!
Just because it's aboutan easy-care subshrubOf course, that doesn't mean that you can randomly put it anywhere in the garden. It certainly has its requirements. We summarize below what you should know regarding location, soil, timing and companion plants:
The best location for the flowering shrub
In order for the subshrub to thrive, the right location, including optimal soil conditions and care, is essential. What should you consider when choosing a location for lavender?
Where does he feel comfortable?
Lavender needs full sun as a location. Drier areas where less water is stored are also well suited. The place should also be warm, so drafts are not particularly beneficial.
What soil requirements does lavender have?
As already mentioned, a dry soil is preferable to one that is too wet, as the plant is sensitive to waterlogging. You should even be so careful with this that you can incorporate a drainage layer into the planting hole. Pebbles are ideal for this. In any case, mix the excavated soil with sand to make it more permeable. You will still monitor your plant in the coming weeks.
When it comes to nutrients, lavender is also quite undemanding. A poor soil is optimal, which is why you only need to fertilize the lavender rarely and then it is best to fertilize it with a low nitrogen content and alkaline soil.
If you notice signs that indicate location problems, you should transplant the lavender. Fortunately, you can do this throughout the season.
When can you plant lavender (andbiswhen)?
The frost periods should already be over if you want to plant lavender. So when is the best time to plant lavender? Ideally, you can follow the ice saints in May, as with many other frost-sensitive plants, but not before April. The plant is actually hardy, but it should not be exposed to extreme weather conditions in the initial phase so that it can get used to the new place.
It is also important that you water regularly during the acclimatization phase and keep the soil moist.
If you missed May, that doesn't mean you have to wait until next year. You actually have until fall to do it. If you plant lavender in mid-summer, i.e. July or August, it is only very important to ensure sufficient watering, because in the initial phase the subshrubs are not yet drought-resistant as they first have to grow. September and especially October are also popular planting periods because it rains more often and the soil stays moist without any additional assistance.
If you have decided on the evergreen lavender bush, it is best to choose spring.
Does this also apply to transplanting?
If you want to transplant the lavender, you have the same options as when you originally planted it. The entire season is suitable.
You can learn how to cut lavender correctlyin this postread up.
The subshrub in the bed: distance and plant partner
Lavender beds are a dream, without question. But some people want to combine the plants with other colors or complement the purple color with other, similar nuances. No problem, because there are a number of ways you can combine lavender with other plants. To ensure that the bed plants fit together, you should of course choose lavender-like plants.
But which plant goes well with lavender? Well, basically everyone who has the same or very similar requirements for their environment and care. Various shrubs, perennials, herbs and grasses are suitable.In this postWe have put together a few variants as a suggestion. Of course, it would be perfect if you plant bee-friendly plants and create a paradise for insects.
Plant lavender correctly: the planting distance
Also make sure that all plants have enough space in the bed and that there is no competition. When planting lavender, the following spacing is recommended:
- As a hedge plant 30 centimeters,
- In all other cases, leave 40 to 50 centimeters free between the individual plants so that the shrubs and surrounding plant partners can develop well.
Here you will findTips for potted lavender.
