Lavender pruning

bush lavender

Lavender is one of the most aromatic plants perfect to have in our home. It has some cares that are not too complicated, just maintenance. The lavender pruning It is done to be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the plant and its virtue. The virtue that stands out in this plant is its peculiar irresistible perfume. And this is a scent that smells of summer, nature and is a source of natural medicinal remedy.

In this article we are going to tell you about all the care and pruning of lavender.

Key features

pruning lavender in summer

We are talking about a small wild shrub and it has a rustic character. This means that it does not require too much care on our part to be able to bloom during the summer months. It is important to know that this plant can grow in rocky areas that do not have too many nutrients. The main location is in full sun, so it gives us a good view that it does not need much care.

In any of its varieties it has a perennial character. This means that its leaves are not going to be renewed annually, but continuously. It is capable of reaching a meter and a half in height if the care is correct. It is a shrub that acquires a woody appearance when it develops and reaches maturity. This makes lavender a plant ideal for forming closures and borders that are more striking when it reaches the flowering season.

Let's see what are the simple steps it takes to care for lavender.

Care before pruning lavender

smelling bush plant

Not only does it need an alkaline substrate, but it is essential for its proper growth. This means that the pH of the soil must be somewhat high. If the soil in our garden is somewhat more acidic, it will not be able to survive in good conditions. The acidity of the soil must be compensated with a specific substrate that must be applied repeatedly. To be able to raise the pH of the soil it is interesting to add such frequently.

One of the care that is needed so that lavender can grow in good conditions is that the soil where it is planted has good drainage. Drainage is the ability of the soil to filter rainwater or irrigation. To achieve this drainage, the ideal is to try to sow the lavender in a sandy soil. This type of flooring facilitates the evacuation of water and prevents any trace of excess moisture. This aspect is quite important since the roots of this plant do not tolerate flooding in any season of the year.

Especially in the winter time, excess moisture in the roots can freeze the plant and kill it completely. One of the frequent doubts is where to sow lavender. There is no specific place, but one that is capable of meeting the necessary conditions for the plant to develop well. With this we mean that the soil can be sown both in a common pot directly. We just have to choose carefully the place where we are going to do it. If we choose to plant it in a pot, it will need a pot with a diameter of between 30-40 centimeters.

On the other hand, if we sow it directly in the ground, it will need a good aeration and that the humidity does not stop too much. Avoid sowing it next to other plants so that they do not compete for resources. Once we sow it, we must take into account the dimensions that it can reach when it grows up and reached its mature stage. This way, once the right place is chosen, It will be able to grow normally without hindering the growth of its neighboring plants.

It is essential that the plant receives direct sunlight as much as possible, at least for 6 hours a day. A good reason to avoid planting this plant is near trees that can steal sunlight.

Irrigation and fertilizer

lavender pruning

One of the main aspects for the correct maintenance of this plant is irrigation. Since it has a rustic character, it can withstand long periods of drought. However, you must pay attention to the watering pattern, especially during the growing and developing months. It is at this time where you have to dispense a moderate irrigation. When we water the plant we must avoid wetting its branches and flowers as there is a risk that fungi may proliferate on the plant.

During the coldest winter months, irrigation times must be spaced depending on rainfall. If in your key region frequently during the winter, it is better to forget about watering altogether. Irrigation times must be concentrated in the central areas of the day. This is done in this way to prevent the roots from storing moisture at night. During the hot months, the best thing to do is to water once a week and as long as the substrate is dry before doing so. If we observe that both in pot and in direct moisture conserving soil, it is better to wait a little before watering again.

As for the subscriber, we are going to see what the guidelines are. It is totally inadvisable to fertilize this plant. Since it has a rustic look, it is not too picky about the quality of the flooring. If we fertilize we can damage the plant. An excess of fertilization can cause its flowering to lose its delicious aroma. If the soil in which it is planted is too poor it is advisable to apply a minimum fertilizer dissolution before the flowering season. This fertilizer must be natural and not with excess nitrogen.

Lavender pruning

Although fertilizing the plant is not important, pruning the lavender is. We must not confuse the pruning of lavender, collect its flowers. The beginning of spring or the arrival of autumn can be pruned. It is always done either before or after the flowering season. The best thing to do is to do a little pruning that I never knew was half the size of the plant.

The main objective of lavender pruning is to stimulate the growth of new branches and their flowers. After all, what we are looking for from this plant is the enriching aroma of its flowers. We can carry out this same task in those lavenders that are arranged in places that have a closure or border. If we have these shrubs, the pruning has a little difference. Not only does it have to be pruned in height, but it also has to be done in contour. This is how we give it the shape we want so that it continues to be a closure with an aesthetic line.

I hope that with this information you can learn more about pruning lavender and when to do it.


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  1.   Lily gonzalez said

    Hello, I congratulate you and thank you for the extensive information, and I take the opportunity to ask what time it is advisable to sow it?

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Hi Lily.

      Whether you want to sow its seeds or plant already grown plants, the most recommended time is in spring 🙂

      Greetings.

  2.   Cristina Ferretti said

    I would have liked to see how this lavender plant is pruned and how it is pruned, even in a photo, simply because I don't realize it and I never thought it could be pruned.