Planting and Growing French lavender
| 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?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for French lavender?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for French lavender?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for French lavender?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for French lavender?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize French lavender?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune French lavender?
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?
Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame in spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Learn more →How to Transplant French lavender?
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Learn more →How to Care for French lavender in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant French lavender?
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. See lavender cultivation for further advice
Learn more →How to Repot French lavender?
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Learn more →How to Harvest French 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 French lavender
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