English lavender

English lavender should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the season and the climate. During the spring and summer, water your lavender deeply when the soil begins to dry out. During the winter months, you can water less frequently, once every 2 to 3 weeks. For best results, water your lavender in the morning, as this will give it time to absorb the moisture before the heat of the day. Take care not to overwater your lavender, as this can lead to its roots rotting. Additionally, you should water the soil at the base of the plant, not the foliage, to avoid fungal infections.

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior') plant species needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day during its growth season from late spring to early autumn. It should also receive some filtered light in the summer months to help prevent sunburn. During winter months, English lavender should get at least 4 hours of bright light each day. Keeping English lavender in partial shade in spring and summer will cause it to get leggy, prevent it from flowering, and contribute to its untidy appearance.

English lavender should be pruned once a year in the late spring or early summer. Pruning should be done after the plant has finished flowering but before new growth starts. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or woody branches. Cut back the stems that have flowered to just above the new buds that will produce the next round of flowers. Remove any branches that have grown longer or thicker than the others. When pruning lavender, don’t cut back more than 1-third of the plant - remove just enough stems to give the plant a tidy shape.