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Lavender is best given a light trim in late February or early March, before it starts into growth. Done at the right…
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There are three groups of lavender grown in UK gardens. English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the hardiest, longest-lived, and best-scented — the right choice for most gardens, hedging, and cooking. Dutch lavender (Lavandula × intermedia) is larger, later-flowering, and has a more complex camphor scent prized for oils. French butterfly lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is the showiest but least hardy — best grown in a pot you can bring under cover in winter. Drainage and an annual hard prune in August are the two things that most determine how long any lavender lasts.
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is lavender native to the UK?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Lavender is a Mediterranean plant, originating from the coastal regions of southern Europe, north Africa, and…
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Which lavender is hardiest in the UK?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the hardiest — fully hardy throughout the UK and more tolerant…
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When should I harvest lavender for its oil?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Lavender flowers contain the most oil immediately after their full bloom, when the very first…
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Water your lavender plants, just don't overdo it.
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Are lavender plants safe for cats and dogs?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Lavender plants in the garden — fresh, dried or cut — are safe for…
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