blue, spike-shaped flowers with long, green stems, and slender green leaves

English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavandula Schola' BLUE CUSHION

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavandula Schola' BLUE CUSHION) is a sweet-scented and hardy evergreen shrub with deep blue flowers and silver-gray foliage. It prefers a full sun position and well-drained soil. It blooms in late May and through late July and has an expected mature size of up to 60 cm (24 inches) high and wide. It is ideal for rock gardens, cottage gardens, as a hedge, or in a butterfly garden. The leaves are used in pot-pourri for their beautiful scent. It is adaptable to both cold and warm climates and is an excellent choice for creating a fragrant, drought-tolerant border.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Purple Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained

Fruits:

blue,purple Fruits In Autumn Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Care Level:

Medium

watering

English lavender prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water your English lavender regularly, once every 5 to 7 days if there has been no rain. During the summertime, you may need to water twice per week, especially if plants are in containers or in very exposed areas. Generally, you should give your lavenders a good soak until moisture runs through the drainage holes of the pot and the water on the surface starts to evaporate. However, avoid overwatering the lavenders, as this can cause root rot. You should reduce your watering during the winter months, so the soil is only damp but not soggy.

sunlight

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavandula Schola' BLUE CUSHION) plants enjoy full sun, providing them with 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. They can tolerate some light shade, however this will likely reduce flowering. When planning a garden, ensure the lavender plant will get its required sunlight as it will benefit in its vigor, growth, and abundant color.

pruning

English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavandula Schola' Blue Cushion) should be pruned in early summer, usually after the first round of blooms in late spring. Prune by removing any flower spikes that are spent, as well as any long woody stems that have started to crowd or grow out of shape. Also, remove any yellow or dead leaves, or any stems that have become diseased or damaged. Cut back the plant to around 2 or 3 inches above the ground to encourage new shoots and blooms. Additionally, trim away any leaves competing with growing flower buds. Regular pruning helps to maintain the plant's shape and promotes air circulation, which helps to reduce the risk of disease.