Planting and Growing Egyptian lavender
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate watering, let top soil dry slightly before rewatering cycles |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Weak lavender shrub feed monthly spring and summer growth |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Egyptian lavender?
Moderate watering, let top soil dry slightly before rewatering cycles
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Egyptian lavender?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Egyptian lavender?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Egyptian lavender?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Egyptian lavender?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Egyptian lavender?
Weak lavender shrub feed monthly spring and summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune Egyptian lavender?
Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate Egyptian lavender?
Propagate by seed in spring or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Learn more →How to Transplant Egyptian lavender?
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Learn more →How to Care for Egyptian lavender in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Egyptian lavender?
Grow in very well-drained, ideally alkaline, soil in full sun. May survive outdoors in mild, dry areas, otherwise grow in a container and overwinter under cover, or treat as an annual. See lavender cultivation for further advice
Learn more →How to Repot Egyptian lavender?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Egyptian lavender?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. 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 Egyptian lavender
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