Can you eat phenomenal lavender?

As an edible lavender, it’s also a charming addition to veggie gardens and herb knots. For detailed planting and care instructions, visit How to Grow Lavender. Phenomenal® is known for its silvery foliage and deep-blue to purple 5” flower spikes.

How tall does phenomenal lavender grow?

30-32″ tall

How do you prune phenomenal lavender?

There is no need to prune back to the ground. PRUNING These like to be sheared back in the spring to about two thirds of their size. Cut one third of plant away. Do not prune back to the ground.

How do you pick a good lavender plant?

Elements to consider when selecting a Lavender variety

Hardiness & Humidity. Most Lavenders are hardy to zones 5-8 but some varieties are tender and will grow only in warmer areas (zones 9-10).
Height. Lavenders range in height from very compact plants that do not grow more than 12 in.
Foliage.
Flower.
Blooming Season.

How do you Fertilise lavender?

Use Searles Herb and Vegetable Mix for pots or 5 IN 1 for the garden. Add Dolomite to the soil to sweeten the soil. And fertilise with Searles Flourish Soluble Plant Food.

Are coffee grounds good for lavender?

No. Coffee grounds are very high in acid and plants such as lavender and aloe do not benefit from them. Only use fresh grounds on acid loving plants and even then, do so sparingly.

Is Miracle Gro good for lavender?

Plant lavender in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil with a pH between 6.7 and 7.3. For the very best results—think lots of beautiful, fragrant blooms—it’s also important to feed lavender regularly with a premium plant food like Miracle-Gro® Performance Organics® Blooms Plant Nutrition.

What kind of fertilizer is best for lavender?

Organic lavender growers often add 8-10 tons of well-rotted manure per hectare and plow well before they transplant the young plants. Then, every 2-3 years, they add 5-6 tons of manure per hectare, most often during the autumn.

Are eggshells good for lavender plants?

One good potting mix for lavender contains equal parts by volume of soil, sand, perlite, and compost. Some add a few crushed egg shells to help keep a higher pH (alkaline soil) as they decompose. Fertilize sparingly. Containers allow lavender to be moved where it can most appreciated when in bloom.

What is the best mulch for lavender?

Suitable mulch for lavender includes:

Small, crushed rock.
Pea gravel.
Nut shells.
Pine needles.
Oyster shells.
Coarse sand.

What months does lavender bloom?

When does lavender bloom in California? The fields are usually in bloom during June and July, though several varieties of lavender begin to bloom in the later parts of may.

What happens if you don’t prune lavender?

An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant’s lifespan.

How do you keep lavender blooming?

Proper pruning keeps your plant healthy and neat and promotes growth, branching, and blooming. Lavender blooms on new stems, so pruning early or late in the season will be most beneficial. Start pruning in the second year after planting, and repeat each year after that.

Should I deadhead lavender?

Discover how to deadhead different types of flower such as lavender and lupin, in our practical guide. Deadheading spent flowers encourages a second flush to develop, therefore prolonging the season of colourful blooms in your garden.

How do I make my lavender bushy?

Keep lavender foliage as dry as possible. Position the lavender plants with plenty of space between them to encourage drying air circulation. Remove, or deadhead, spent blooms regularly for the entire blooming season. This prolongs the overall blooming duration and promotes bushier growth.

What is the difference between lavender and Lavandula?

Lavandula angustifolia is what many people in the aromatherapy industry refer to as “true” lavender, though technically all plants in the Lavandula genus are in fact true lavenders. Lavender pairs well with other sweet and fresh scents such as Lime.

Does Lavender need to be pruned?

In general, you need to plan on pruning lavender at planting time and every year right after it flowers. When planting lavender, prune plants lightly, removing all growing tips. This encourages the plant to branch. Use this same technique every year as new growth starts to appear.

How long do lavender plants last?

Lavenders are not long-lived plants. Expect tender varieties to live for about five years. If pruned correctly, hardy types can live for about 15 years (as many as 20 years, in some cases).

How do you revive Woody lavender?

Small shoots emerging from the woody base indicate that stems should regenerate. 2 CUT OUT OLD GROWTH Carefully cut out the old growth above the young shoots to open up the middle of the plant. Use sharp secateurs to cut as close as you can to the new growth without harming it.

How do you keep lavender from going Woody?

Plant your lavender in well-drained, rocky soil, on a slope (if possible) to ensure drainage. Fertilize them lightly the very first year after planting. After that, do not fertilize regularly. Prune lavender lightly to maintain the rounded shape.

Can I cut lavender back to the ground?

Don’t cut plants like lavender to the ground, and don’t touch them in fall or winter. Herbaceous plants can be lightly pruned during the growing season to encourage new growth and be cut back to the ground in fall to tidy things up once the plants go dormant.

How do I protect my lavender in the winter?

If you don’t get a good reliable snow cover, cover your plant bases with a well draining mulch, such as pea gravel, and/or cover the plant itself with a breathable fabric cover (like burlap or gardening blanket fabric), to protect from wind and freezing temperatures.

What do you do with cut lavender?

Fresh, cut lavender bunches can be put in a vase of water for 2-3 days. They will last up to 10 days in water, but if you want to dry the bunches, remove from water after 3 days, cut off brown parts of the stem and hang to dry.