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English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Sharon Roberts'

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Sharon Roberts') is a fragrant, small shrub native to Europe. It has soft, grey green foliage and lavender flower spikes that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are prized for their lovely fragrance. Once established, this perennial is drought tolerant, requires average to low water, and is resistant to most pests and diseases. Its wonderful scent also helps repel insects and animals. Sharon Roberts is an ideal addition to your herb garden, and is perfect for adding its beauty and scent to the home or outdoors.

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:

Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

English lavender requires moderate watering, and should be watered deeply but infrequently. About once a week should be sufficient. To ensure that the soil has an adequate moisture level, water until it begins to drip out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Allow the pot to drain thoroughly before moving it back indoors. It will help to water your lavender in the morning so that the water has time to evaporate during the day, reducing the chance of fungal diseases.

sunlight

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Sharon Roberts') needs full sun, which means at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. This particular variety of lavender is best planted and grown in well-drained soil in a part of your garden that receives full sun all day, or at least most of the day. Aim for at least 70% full sun for English lavender, but even 50% full sun can be beneficial.

pruning

English lavender should be pruned during the late winter/early spring season. This will ensure that you have blooms and foliage growth during the summer season. Pruning should be done after the flowers have been removed in order to prevent the plant from using energy to produce seed. When pruning, the plant should be cut back approximately 1/3 of its original height. Because this particular variety of lavender can become woody with age, it may require more aggressive pruning. If so, cut the entire plant back to within 6 to 8 inches from the ground. This will encourage new, lush foliage growth. Be sure to remove any dead, weak or damaged stems. Additionally, it is important to remove all seed heads and dead flower heads.