Planting and Growing French lavender 'Willow Vale'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. Prune after flowering has finished.
Learn more →How to Propagate French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings, may not come true from seed
Learn more →How to Transplant French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
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Learn more →How to Care for French lavender 'Willow Vale' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
Prefers a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil but tolerates acidic conditions. In heavy soil improve drainage as lavender does not tolerate waterlogging. Potash will encourage flowering but high nitrogen fertilisers and manure will result in floppy plants. See lavender cultivation for further advice
Learn more →How to Repot French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest French lavender 'Willow Vale'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis) and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to rosemary beetle and cuckoo spit (froghoppers)
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of French lavender 'Willow Vale'
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