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- Q.Can You Grow Lavender From A Cutting? - I have a large lavender plant in my garden and I would like to take a cutting to make a ...
- Q.Cutting Dead Heads Off - Do you cut dead heads off of Spanish lavender, or just leave them on?
- Q.Droopy Lavender Topiary After Transplanted - Transplanted lavender topiary in larger pot. Used cactus soil and some potting soil. Watered and it has remained droopy for ...
- Q.Lavender For Zone 9. I Live In Ocala, Florida - Do you have a suggestion of the type of lavender that I can plant in central Florida. I read ...
- Q.I Have Just Planted A Lavender Plant And It Looks Wilted - I bought the plant last week and planted the lavender plant from the nursery pot into the planter. I watered ...
- Q.MY LAVENDER PLANT IS DRIED UP AND WILTED - IT WAS ORIGINALLY TOO WET; I DRIED IT OUT BUT IT LOOKS DRIED UP.
- Q.Can’t Keep Lavender From Dying. - Top dries out but dirt is damp.
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May 4, 2020Q.can you grow lavender from a cutting?
I have a large lavender plant in my garden and I would like to take a cutting to make a small plant for inside my house.
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herturtleto on
May 5, 2020A.I have used clippings from a lavender plant in the past and successfully made beautiful lavender plants just from the clippings. I put them in a vase of water first so they would root. After they had healthy roots, the bad ones got tossed and healthy ones planted in potting soil first in pots to get established before they got transplanted into the ground. They grew onto some beautiful plants.
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Anonymous on
May 23, 2020Q.Cutting dead heads off
Do you cut dead heads off of Spanish lavender, or just leave them on?
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GKH_Susan on
May 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Absolutely. If you deadhead them, they may keep producing flowers. Here are links to a couple articles:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/pruning-lavender.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/spanish-lavender-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
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May 26, 2020Q.Droopy lavender topiary after transplanted
Transplanted lavender topiary in larger pot. Used cactus soil and some potting soil. Watered and it has remained droopy for 2 days???
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It looks like transplant shock. Make sure to let it dry out between watering. They do enjoy a little dry time! Refer back to the article for care and information about their native habitat.
Prune back any dead flower branches just a little and it will spring back in no time.
Here are articles that will help you to grow lavender: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender
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May 27, 2020Q.Lavender for zone 9. I live in Ocala, Florida
Do you have a suggestion of the type of lavender that I can plant in central Florida. I read that there are two, Phenominal and Spanish. And where I might purchase the,plants. Also, do you know if any rodents either underground or climbing will eat lily bulbs or canna lilies or gladiolus. Thanks!
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GKH_Susan on
May 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Those two varieties are mentioned in this article as good for your area:
Always check with a local garden center for regional plants. You can do an internet search for reputable growers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/protect-flower-bulbs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/managing-canna-lily-pests.htm
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June 6, 2020Q.I have just planted a lavender plant and it looks wilted
I bought the plant last week and planted the lavender plant from the nursery pot into the planter. I watered the plant the day I bought it (Thursday) and then again after replanting (on Monday). The plant looks droopy as you can see in the photo. What can I do to revive the plant?
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GKH_Susan on
June 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Does that pot have any drainage holes? If not, I would put the plant into a container with good drainage, then put it in this planter. When you water, you can take the inside container out, water, let it drain, then return to the planter.
There also is probably some transplant shock going on. As soon as it settles in to its new surroundings it should perk up. Be sure to deadhead the flowers to keep them coming.
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June 23, 2020
AJAX ONTARIOQ.MY LAVENDER PLANT IS DRIED UP AND WILTED
IT WAS ORIGINALLY TOO WET; I DRIED IT OUT BUT IT LOOKS DRIED UP.
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GKH_Susan on
June 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Lavender likes a Mediterranean climate, which means full sun and very well-draining, sandy soil. Let it dry between waterings. If you think it is still alive, trim it back by about half and water only when the soil is dry.
This article explains its care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/growing-lavender-in-pots.htm
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June 28, 2020Q.Can’t keep lavender from dying.
Top dries out but dirt is damp.
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GKH_Susan on
June 29, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You didn't mention whether the lavender is potted or in the ground. Lavender doesn't like a lot of water, and it appreciates poor soil, so feeding it should only take place occasionally. You may be overwatering if your soil is staying damp. If you have it in a pot, the soil might not have enough drainage. Use a sandy, alkaline, well-draining mix. Also, the pot should have plenty of drainage holes.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/woody-lavender-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/growing-lavender-in-pots.htm
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