Selecting, planting and caring for your Lavender plants
What could be more delightful than a big pot of lavender in full bloom, set next to a doorway, greeting all passersby with its heavenly fragrance and colorful blossoms? Lavender (Lavandula) is a very attractive perennial that enjoys a long flowering season and is fairly easy to grow. Since not all lavenders are hardy, containers provide the opportunity to grow Lavender that would otherwise not be suited to your garden. Place them in a sunny spot (at least 6 hours of sunshine per day), provide the right soil and plenty of drainage, and your Lavender will happily blossom and grow!
Dozens of Lavender varieties are available and finding the right Lavender plant for your favorite containers is not always an easy task. To assist you in selecting the right plant, we have prepared this guide, which we hope will be helpful to you.
There are many varieties of Lavender, including dwarf cultivars which are ideal for container growing and can be clipped into decorative balls and cones. Obviously, compact varieties make the best choices.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
Genus | Lavandula |
Attracts | Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers |
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Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
Genus | Lavandula |
Attracts | Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers |
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