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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    April 26, 2021
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    This plant was most likely grafted from a rootstock of impatiens; the original took over when the cutting was propagated. There are many reasons why garden nurseries do this; it's usually to improve the existing plant's root system or other attributes. Here's a link to a page with several articles about grafting. I hope this helps: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/grafting

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    May 27, 2021
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    Some cultivars, the lavendins, are sterile. Lavender can drop seed if the seedheads are allowed to dry on the stems and not harvested. The seeds are slow to germinate, however. The best way to reproduce lavender is by cuttings.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/lavender-seed-propagation.htm
    https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/lavender.html

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    June 7, 2021
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    I think it is overwatered. The container looks too big for a small plant. When there is excess soil, it holds more water than the plant needs. Only go up one pot size when repotting a plant.

    Since it is so crumpled over, it's hard to tell what it is, but I'm leaning toward lavender or gray Santolina (lavender cotton).

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    June 18, 2021
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    You can get your soil tested and it will give you the pH level and what nutrients need help.
    Also, lavender needs soil similar to cactus and succulent soil. They need a dry, sunny disposition. I would add sand to your mix. At least 25 percent.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/growing-lavender-hidcote-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    July 5, 2021
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    If you think it is still alive, cut it back close to the ground. It should regrow. I find lavender is very hard to grow. Mine never live very long even though I take care not to overwater them.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    July 6, 2021
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    This could be a "sport" or a plant mutation. Here is more:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-sport-mutations.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 5, 2021
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    Generally, you will wait until the second year to prune. Cutting spent blooms right below the flower can help to reorient some of that energy to the right places, also.

    Here is an article that will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/pruning-lavender.htm

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