English lavenders (Lavandula angustifolia) and French lavenders (Lavandula stoechas) are two species of the same plant. However there are some key differences between the two in terms of growth,...
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French lavenders are appreciated around the world for the long flowering season and fine fragrance. Fortunately, growing French lavender is easy, although they do require some specific care and...
The best time to plant lavender is in the Spring when the soil is warming up. Planting lavender in the Spring gives the roots time to establish in the warmer, dryer soils whereas planting in late...
Lavender Grosso (Lavandula x intermedia) is one of the most versatile lavender hybrids that has combined the cold hardy qualities of English lavender and the longer flowering season and fragrance of...
Lavender will grow in mildly acidic soils from pH 6.5 but they much prefer to be in alkaline soils up to pH 8. This replicates the lavenders natural soil conditions in the Mediterranean where they...
Whether or not French lavender survives winter depends on your climate. French lavender is not cold hardy (USDA zones 7-9) so it will not survive winter in climates that experience frost, snow, ice...