Lavender is a Mediterranean staple, but it is also the most common perennial in the UK. Right now, they’re blooming all over the country—and if you know what to do with lavender in June, those flowers will last all summer.
to learn How to grow lavender It’s actually really easy because it’s low maintenance and really drought tolerant. In June, it is more than giving the plant any extravagant care to maintain its health. In fact, this month less is more.
Here’s what you should do with lavender in June to get the best out of the fragrant perennial.
What you will need
Gardening Express
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
One of the most popular varieties of English lavender.
Draper
Draper Carbon Steel Heavy Duty Hand Weeder
Heavy duty weeding tool for all types of weeding tasks.
Kimura
Kimura® 8” Pro Pruning Scissors
for too much Tidy for a mild summer!
1. Keep watering to a minimum
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Temperatures are set to rise again next week, but climate-resilient plants like lavender don’t need as much water as you might think.
Lavender has been one ever since Best drought tolerant plant There, it doesn’t really need much hydration to survive.
‘Water sparingly, only when the top few centimeters of soil are dry, and always at the base rather than the foliage,’ says Annelise Briley. Thompson and Morganhorticulturist of ‘Plants established in the ground rarely need water unless there is a prolonged dry spell.’
You’ll need to be a little more vigilant during a heatwave, especially if you’re growing lavender in pots.
2. Make sure it gets plenty of sun
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Lavender is a classic Mediterranean garden plantsWhich means it loves sunlight. It will actually flower best in full sun, so if you’re growing container lavender in a shady spot, it’s worth moving it to a sunnier part of the garden.
‘In most cases, if your lavender is in a sunny spot and looks healthy, the best thing you can do is let it get on with it,’ Joe McGarryFrom the leading specialist in luxury garden design Caragh Nursery.
If you want to expand your lavender collection, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Arctic Snow’, which you can order from CrocusProduces stunning white flowers.
3. Remove the weeds
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It’s true that lavender is really low maintenance, but there are few plants that enjoy maintenance weed As a company.
‘At this time of year, it’s more about making sure it gets plenty of sunlight and isn’t crowded with weeds or other plants,’ says Jo.
A weeder like this Draper Carbon Steel Heavy Duty Hand Weeder from Amazon One is ideal for topping any competition, but there are plenty of others Natural ways to get rid of weeds in the garden.
4. Cut gently (if you have to!)
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If you are planning to learn How to cut lavenderJune cannot be the month for that. According to Joe, it’s best to leave the plants to their own devices this month, since they’re already blooming.
‘If there are a few dead bits or loose stems sticking out, feel free to tidy them up, but I’d leave any proper pruning until after flowering,’ advises Jo. ‘Cutting it off too early could mean losing some of the best parts of the display.’
So, ultra-light trimming is acceptable, but any drastic pruning is an absolute no-no.
‘Never prune the stems of old wood, as lavender rarely regrows from old wood and severe pruning can permanently damage the plant,’ adds Anneliese.
Add these pointers to your list June garden jobs For lavender plants that bloom all summer.
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