Properly care for perennial potted lavender
So that the Coppy lavender However, he must have reached such an age be maintained accordingly. Above all, this includes properly wintering the plant. In contrast to real lavender - which ultimately comes from the rougher mountain regions of the Mediterranean - this type of lavender not hardy. In the short term, the pebble lavender may withstand temperatures just below freezing point, but persistent frosts and, above all, strong winds Rainfall he can't take it. Therefore, the plant should best overwinter in cold house conditions, i. H. cool and bright, but frost-free and protected from adverse weather conditions.
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Special feature: lime-free soil
Actually, the lavender loves alkaline, i. H. calcareous, soil and should also be fertilized with a little lime from time to time. However, this advice does not apply to the potted lavender - lime is fatal for it. Therefore, you prefer a neutral, if not slightly acidic pH value for this wild beauty. Watering with tap water is also not recommended, as this always contains more or less lime. It is better to use rainwater or, if necessary, use stale tap water (leave it to stand for at least a week and do not use the last remaining water from the container for watering!).
If the potted lavender feels good, it will even sow itself after a few years. All you have to do is leave the faded stems on the plant - therefore do not cut them off in summer - and wait for spring. The ripe seeds fall by themselves on the earth and germinate if there was a corresponding cold period. Schopflavender is a cooling germ, i. H. the seeds need between 0 to 5 ° C to be stimulated to germinate. However, if you have to overwinter the plant indoors, you can also cut off the flower stalks and simply leave them outside in the garden.
Tips & Tricks
Don't be surprised if your freshly planted coppice lavender may not bloom yet - they are young plants often quite lazy to flower and get going late. See if the lavender has everything it needs and otherwise be a little patient.
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