purple-blue spiky, velvety flowers with slender, long, green stems

English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Potpourri Sky Blue'

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Potpourri Sky Blue') is a flowering perennial shrub with fragrant purple buds that bloom in the summer. With long stems and silvery-green foliage, this lavender variety is perfect for adding a splash of color to your garden. It's surprisingly drought tolerant and requires little maintenance, growing in most soils. Its sweet, floral scent makes it an excellent choice for herb and flower gardens alike. Plus, its essential oils can be used for aromatherapy and herbal medicine. It's a beautiful, hardy, and versatile plant with countless garden applications.

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 (Lavandula angustifolia 'Potpourri Sky Blue') should be watered deeply once a week, with about 1.5–2 inches (or 3.75–5 cm) of water. This can be done either by soaking the soil during watering or by using a soaker hose or drip irrigation. If the soil is left wet for too long, the roots can become waterlogged and the plant can suffer from root rot, so it is important to gauge the amount of water needed for the individual plant and environmental conditions. Make sure to water the soil, not the leaves of the plant. It is also important to avoid over-watering the plant, as this can suffocate the roots and reduce the plant's vigor.

sunlight

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Potpourri Sky Blue') prefers full sunlight, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. During summer, it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day (between noon and 4pm). In winter, the plant benefits from at least 4-5 hours of direct sunlight, and a location that is sheltered from strong winds.

pruning

Pruning English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Potpourri Sky Blue') is an important part of ensuring the health and vigor of the plant. Pruning should be done in the late spring after the new growth begins, but before the summer heat hits. Start by cutting off the dead or diseased wood first. The remaining stems should then be cut back by 1-third of their length. This will help ensure good air circulation and promote more lateral branching. Removing some stems down to the base of the plant is also beneficial for controlling size and preventing overcrowding. After the pruning is done, it is important to clean up any debris to help prevent disease.