lavandin

Lavandin (Lavandula intermedia 'Provence') is a drought tolerant plant, but it does best when watered during dry periods. During the spring and summer, the plant should be watered at least once a week to keep the soil moist but not soggy. During the fall and winter, reduce watering to about once every 2 or 3 weeks, but if the soil is dry before that, water it. It's important to check the soil moisture regularly using a moisture meter or your fingers. If the soil is dry down to the second knuckle, it's time to water.

Lavandin (Lavandula intermedia 'Provence') grows best in full sunlight for at least 6 hours per day. If given a more partial shade, increase the amount of direct sunlight by a couple of hours per day. Make sure to monitor the amount of sun your lavandin receives every day and adjust where necessary to keep it growing strong.

Lavandin (Lavandula intermedia ‘Provence’) should be pruned just once a year in early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should be quite light, removing mainly dead, damaged and unproductive wood. Cut faded flower spikes back to a healthy leaf node, and both all shoots growing from the base, removing all but the 3 or 4 main stems. In the second and subsequent years, remove the oldest stem to the ground to encourage bushiness, and cut back side shoots by up to 1-third of their previous length. This will ensure good productivity of flowers and leaves.