{"id":613787867627,"date":"2026-06-05T11:36:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/uncategorized\/how-to-plant-a-lavender-hedge\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:36:22","slug":"how-to-plant-a-lavender-hedge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/how-to-plant-a-lavender-hedge\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plant a Lavender Hedge | Spacing &amp; Varieties"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"how-to-plant-lavender-hedge\">How do you plant a lavender hedge that looks solid from year one?<\/h2>\n<p>Planting a lavender hedge successfully comes down to three decisions made before you put a single plant in the ground: choosing the right variety, spacing correctly, and always planting into warm soil. Get those three things right and a well-knit, fragrant line is achievable within a single growing season.<\/p>\n<p><!-- merlin:related start --><\/p>\n<h3>Related guides<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/harvesting-lavender-flowers\">Harvesting Lavender Flowers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/how-cut-back-lavender-plants-august-september\">How to Cut Back Lavender Plants in Late Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/how-to-grow-lavender-plants\">How to grow lavender \u2014 planting, feeding, soil and year-round care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/lavender-888-rule-watering\">How to Water Lavender \u2014 When, How Often, and How Much<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/is-lavender-native-uk\">Is Lavender Native to the UK?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- merlin:related end --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-lavender-varieties-best-hedge\">Which lavender varieties are best for hedging?<\/h2>\n<p>Not all lavenders make equally good hedges. The best hedging varieties are compact, reliably bushy, and respond well to annual clipping without dying back to bare wood.<\/p>\n<p>For a formal, clipped edge \u2014 the kind you see bordering paths in kitchen gardens and parterres \u2014 you want a variety with naturally tight, mounding growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/hidcote-english-lavender-plants\">Hidcote<\/a> is the benchmark: it forms a dense, upright dome to around 40 cm, clips cleanly, and produces deep violet-blue spikes reliably every year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/munstead-english-lavender-plants\">Munstead<\/a> is slightly shorter and broader, with lavender-blue flowers that appear two or three weeks earlier than Hidcote \u2014 making it a better choice if you want colour by late June.<\/p>\n<p>For an informal cottage-style hedge with a looser profile, consider planting groups of three different but compatible varieties side by side. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/miss-katherine-lavender-plants\">Miss Katherine<\/a> (deep pink), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/loddon-pink-english-lavender-plants\">Loddon Pink<\/a> (soft blush) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/melissa-lilac-english-lavender-plants\">Melissa Lilac<\/a> (pale lilac) all reach a similar height and create a gently mixed-colour effect that looks intentional rather than random. Ashridge also offers a ready-chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-english-lavender-plants-hedge-pack\">Mixed English Lavender Hedge Pack<\/a> that takes the guesswork out of combining varieties.<\/p>\n<p>For a taller, more substantial boundary, the Dutch hybrid (lavandin) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/grosso-dutch-lavender-plants\">Grosso<\/a> will reach 60\u201380 cm and produces the longest, most fragrant spikes of any lavender in cultivation \u2014 it is the variety grown commercially for oil production across Provence. Bear in mind that lavandin varieties flower later than English lavenders and are not reliably hardy in very exposed northern gardens.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Variety<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Mature height<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Best use<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Colour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/hidcote-english-lavender-plants\">Hidcote<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">English<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">35\u201345 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Formal clipped hedge<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Deep violet-blue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/munstead-english-lavender-plants\">Munstead<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">English<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">30\u201340 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Formal or low edging<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Lavender-blue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/miss-katherine-lavender-plants\">Miss Katherine<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">English<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">45\u201360 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Informal or mixed hedge<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Deep pink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/grosso-dutch-lavender-plants\">Grosso<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Dutch hybrid<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">60\u201380 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Tall boundary \/ scent<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Mid-violet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/phenomenal-dutch-lavender-plants\">Phenomenal<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Dutch hybrid<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">60\u201375 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Tall hedge, wet winters<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Blue-violet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/little-lady-lavender-plants\">Little Lady<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">English<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">25\u201335 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Low edging \/ containers<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Soft blue-violet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Browse the full range on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/best-hedging-lavender-plants\">Best Lavender for Hedging<\/a> collection page.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lavender-hedge-spacing\">What spacing should you use for a lavender hedge?<\/h2>\n<p>For a formal, gap-free hedge the standard Downderry-recommended spacing is <strong>40\u201345 cm between plants<\/strong>, measured centre to centre. This is tight enough to knit together within one full growing season yet gives each plant room to establish without competing.<\/p>\n<p>Spacing choices hinge on three factors: the variety&#8217;s mature spread, the formality of the finished hedge, and how quickly you want the gaps to close.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Hedge style<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Plant spacing<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Number of rows<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Formal clipped edge (path or border)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">40 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Hidcote or Munstead; clip to shape annually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Solid formal hedge (taller boundary)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">40\u201345 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">1\u20132 (staggered)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Two staggered rows give density faster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Informal cottage hedge<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">45\u201350 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Groups of three varieties; less clipping needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Low edging (30 cm or under finished height)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">30\u201335 cm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Little Lady or Beezee Dark Blue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you plant informally in groups of three, stagger each trio so the central plant in one group sits opposite the gap between the two in the next. This gives a full, undulating line rather than a rigid rank.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-plant-lavender-hedge\">When is the best time to plant a lavender hedge?<\/h2>\n<p>Plant lavender into warm soil \u2014 soil temperature above roughly 10 \u00b0C \u2014 which in most of the UK means <strong>late April through to late September<\/strong>. Early autumn (August\u2013September) is particularly good because the soil is at its warmest after a full summer, yet the cooler air temperatures mean plants suffer less transplant stress.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid planting into cold, wet winter soil. Lavender roots need oxygen; waterlogged, cold ground encourages root rots and shocks the plant before it has any chance to settle. If your plants arrive before conditions are ready, keep them in their pots in a sheltered spot and water sparingly until you can get them in.<\/p>\n<p>Spring planting (April\u2013May) works well on free-draining soils in southern England. In Scotland, northern England, or on heavy clay, late spring (May\u2013June) is safer because soil warms more slowly and late frosts remain a risk for newly planted stock.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"soil-preparation-lavender-hedge\">How should you prepare the soil before planting?<\/h2>\n<p>Lavender demands excellent drainage above all else. On free-draining, slightly alkaline or neutral soils very little preparation is needed; on heavier or more acidic ground you will need to improve the planting area first.<\/p>\n<p>Work the entire planting strip, not just individual holes. For a 1 m wide strip along a path, dig to a full spade&#8217;s depth (30 cm), remove any perennial weeds, and incorporate sharp horticultural grit at a ratio of roughly one part grit to three parts existing soil. On very heavy clay, raise the entire strip by 10\u201315 cm using a mix of topsoil and grit \u2014 lavender planted above the surrounding level drains away from its crown far more readily.<\/p>\n<p>Do <em>not<\/em> add rich compost, manure, or fertiliser to the planting strip. Lavender originates from stony Mediterranean hillsides and produces the most compact, fragrant growth on lean, relatively poor soils. High fertility encourages lush, floppy stems that are more susceptible to disease and winter damage.<\/p>\n<p>If your soil is acidic (below pH 6.5), work in ground limestone or calcified seaweed at the rate suggested on the packet. Lavender strongly prefers a pH between 6.5 and 8.0.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-planting-lavender-hedge\">How do you plant a lavender hedge step by step?<\/h2>\n<p>Follow these steps on the day of planting, preferably on a dry, overcast day to reduce transplant stress.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Mark your line.<\/strong> Use a taut string line or a length of timber to mark a perfectly straight (or deliberately curved) planting row. Measure and mark plant positions along the line with canes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soak the rootballs.<\/strong> Stand the plants in their pots in a tray of water for 20\u201330 minutes before planting. A dry rootball in contact with dry soil is the single commonest cause of slow establishment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dig planting holes.<\/strong> Each hole should be the same depth as the rootball and roughly twice as wide. On improved soil, no deeper preparation is needed per hole.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the planting depth.<\/strong> The top of the rootball should sit <em>level<\/em> with the surrounding soil surface, or very slightly above it on heavier ground. Burying the crown even a centimetre or two invites stem rot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firm in without compacting.<\/strong> Use your fingers to press soil around the rootball firmly, removing air pockets, but avoid stamping heavily around the stem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water in well.<\/strong> Give each plant a generous settling-in watering \u2014 roughly half a watering-can per plant \u2014 even if rain is forecast. This closes any remaining air gaps around the roots.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mulch (optional but useful).<\/strong> A 3\u20135 cm layer of fine gravel or grit around the plants (keeping it clear of the stems themselves) conserves moisture, reflects warmth back up to the foliage, and dramatically improves crown drainage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-lavender-plants-per-metre\">How many lavender plants do you need per metre of hedge?<\/h2>\n<p>At 40 cm spacing you need <strong>2.5 plants per linear metre<\/strong>; in practical terms, order 3 plants per metre and you will have one spare for losses or gaps. At 45 cm spacing you need just over 2 plants per metre \u2014 order 2\u20133 depending on the length of your hedge.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Hedge length<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Plants at 40 cm spacing<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Plants at 45 cm spacing<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Recommended order (inc. 10% spare)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">2 m<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">4\u20135<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">5 m<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">12\u201313<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">11<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">10 m<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">25<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">22<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">27\u201328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">20 m<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">44<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For long runs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-english-lavender-plants-hedge-pack\">Mixed English Lavender Hedge Pack<\/a> or bulk ordering from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/best-hedging-lavender-plants\">hedging collection<\/a> is the most cost-effective approach.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"first-year-lavender-hedge-care\">How do you get a solid line in the first year?<\/h2>\n<p>The key to a visibly knitted hedge by autumn of the planting year is <strong>encouraging lateral spread rather than vertical growth<\/strong>. This means a light tip-prune and consistent but not excessive watering through the first summer.<\/p>\n<p>About four to six weeks after planting, once you can see active new growth, pinch or lightly clip the growing tips of each plant by no more than 2\u20133 cm. This interrupts apical dominance and prompts the plant to push out side-shoots \u2014 exactly the bushy, outward-spreading growth that fills gaps and knits the hedge into a continuous mass.<\/p>\n<p>Do not allow the plants to flower heavily in their first season. Removing flower buds as they form \u2014 which feels counterintuitive \u2014 directs the plant&#8217;s energy into root and stem development rather than seed production. A hedge that establishes its root system properly in year one will be far more resilient and even in subsequent years.<\/p>\n<p>Water during dry spells in the first summer, but not routinely. Once established (after 8\u201312 weeks in the ground), lavender is drought tolerant and overwatering is more damaging than underwatering. A good rule of thumb: water when the top 5 cm of soil is completely dry and the plant shows the earliest signs of wilting. See our dedicated guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/lavender-888-rule-watering\">how to water lavender<\/a> for precise guidance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-need-to-prune-lavender-hedge-first-year\">Should you prune a lavender hedge in its first year?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, but lightly. A gentle tip-prune after planting and deadheading through the first summer are beneficial. A hard structural prune should wait until the plant is fully established \u2014 typically the second year.<\/p>\n<p>In the second autumn or following spring, you can give the hedge its first proper shaping prune: clip back by up to one-third of the green growth, following the natural dome shape of each plant. Never cut back into old, grey, leafless wood on established plants \u2014 lavender does not regenerate from bare wood reliably. For more detail, read our full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/how-to-prune-lavender\">how and when to prune lavender<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lavender-hedge-problems-solutions\">What problems should you watch for in a new lavender hedge?<\/h2>\n<p>Most problems in newly planted lavender hedges come down to one of four causes: poor drainage, planting into cold soil, planting too deep, or inconsistent aftercare. Here is how to recognise and address the most common issues.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:0.95em\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5f0e8\">\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Symptom<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Most likely cause<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left\">Remedy<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Yellowing leaves, slow growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Waterlogging or overwatering<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Improve drainage; reduce watering frequency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Grey mould at base of stems<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Botrytis (grey mould) fungus<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Improve airflow; remove affected material; gravel mulch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">One or two plants dying while neighbours thrive<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Crown buried too deep or local drainage problem<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Replant slightly higher; add grit beneath rootball<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f4\">\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Uneven gap in the hedge line<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Plant failure or poor establishment<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Replace with same variety at same spacing; plant in warm soil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Leggy, open growth; hedge looks thin<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Not tip-pruned; too much shade or rich soil<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:8px 10px\">Tip-prune to encourage bushing; assess site conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Lavender diseases, including more serious fungal problems, are covered in full on our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/lavender-diseases-there-really-are-some\">lavender diseases guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"white-and-pink-lavender-hedge\">Can you plant a white or pink lavender hedge?<\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely. White and pink lavender hedges are unusual and genuinely striking, particularly alongside darker foliage or stone paths. The key is choosing varieties that share a similar vigour and mature height so the hedge stays even.<\/p>\n<p>For a white hedge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/arctic-snow-english-lavender-plants\">Arctic Snow<\/a> is the cleanest, most reliable choice \u2014 it forms a compact, well-branched mound with pure white spikes and is a true <em>Lavandula angustifolia<\/em>, so fully hardy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/edelweiss-white-dutch-lavender-plants\">Edelweiss<\/a> is a white Dutch hybrid with larger flower spikes and a taller habit if you want more height.<\/p>\n<p>For pink, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/miss-katherine-lavender-plants\">Miss Katherine<\/a> gives the deepest, most saturated pink; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/loddon-pink-english-lavender-plants\">Loddon Pink<\/a> is softer and more pastel; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/melissa-lilac-english-lavender-plants\">Melissa Lilac<\/a> sits at the lilac end of pink. Planting all three alternately in groups creates a pastel ombr\u00e9 effect rather than a single solid colour.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lavender-hedge-in-partial-shade\">Will lavender grow as a hedge in partial shade?<\/h2>\n<p>Lavender strongly prefers full sun \u2014 at least six hours of direct sunlight daily \u2014 and will not perform well as a hedge in deep or persistent shade. In partial shade (three to five hours of direct sun), some English varieties will survive but growth will be slower, more open, and less fragrant, and flowering will be significantly reduced.<\/p>\n<p>If your planting position receives morning shade but afternoon sun, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/havana-english-lavender-plants\">Havana<\/a> is worth considering \u2014 it shows better tolerance of less-than-ideal light conditions than most. However, if the site is genuinely shady, a different hedging plant will serve you better. Lavender hedging is fundamentally a full-sun proposition.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How far apart should lavender plants be for a hedge?<\/h3>\n<p>Plant lavender 40\u201345 cm apart (centre to centre) for a formal hedge that knits together within one season. For informal groupings, space plants 45\u201350 cm apart in groups of three different varieties.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best lavender for a formal clipped hedge?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/hidcote-english-lavender-plants\">Hidcote<\/a> is the standard choice \u2014 dense, upright, and responsive to clipping. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/munstead-english-lavender-plants\">Munstead<\/a> is slightly lower-growing and flowers two to three weeks earlier.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you plant lavender in autumn?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Late August and September are excellent planting times \u2014 the soil is at its warmest, which aids establishment. Avoid planting after October when soil temperatures drop below 10 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<h3>How many lavender plants do I need for a 10-metre hedge?<\/h3>\n<p>At 40 cm spacing you need 25 plants; at 45 cm spacing, 22 plants. Order 10% extra to cover any losses \u2014 roughly 27\u201328 plants for a 10-metre run.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I feed lavender after planting?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Lavender thrives on lean, infertile soil. Adding fertiliser encourages soft, floppy growth that is more disease-prone. Good drainage is far more important than nutrition.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is my new lavender hedge dying in patches?<\/h3>\n<p>Patchy failure almost always results from poor drainage, crowns buried too deep, or planting into cold soil. Check drainage first; if individual plants are sunk below the soil line, lift and replant them slightly higher.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best lavender for a low path edging under 30 cm?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/little-lady-lavender-plants\">Little Lady<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/beezee-dark-blue-english-lavender-plants\">Beezee Dark Blue<\/a> are both compact enough to stay under 35 cm and work well for low edging at 30\u201335 cm spacing.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I plant a two-row lavender hedge for extra density?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Stagger two rows 35\u201340 cm apart with plants offset (not directly behind each other). This creates a denser hedge faster, particularly useful for taller lavandin varieties like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/grosso-dutch-lavender-plants\">Grosso<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Does lavender hedging work on clay soil?<\/h3>\n<p>Only with significant soil improvement. Dig in plenty of sharp grit and raise the planting strip 10\u201315 cm above the surrounding level. A gravel mulch around the crowns also helps. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/best-hedging-lavender-plants\">hedging collection<\/a> for suitable varieties.<\/p>\n<h3>When should I give a new lavender hedge its first hard prune?<\/h3>\n<p>Wait until the second year of growth. Prune after flowering, removing up to one-third of green growth, but never cut into bare, woody stems. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/how-to-prune-lavender\">pruning guide<\/a> covers this in full.<\/p>\n<h3>Is a mixed-variety lavender hedge harder to maintain than a single-variety hedge?<\/h3>\n<p>Slightly, because different varieties may flower and need pruning at slightly different times. Choose varieties of similar vigour and height \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-english-lavender-plants-hedge-pack\">Mixed English Lavender Hedge Pack<\/a> is pre-selected for compatibility.<\/p>\n<h3>Can lavender be used as a wildlife-friendly hedge?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 lavender is outstanding for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies in large numbers throughout summer. It works particularly well near vegetable gardens and in wildlife corridors. Browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/best-garden-lavender-plants\">Best Garden Lavender<\/a> collection for top pollinator varieties.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Products<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/best-hedging-lavender-plants\">Best Lavender for Hedging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/hidcote-english-lavender-plants\">Hidcote English Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/munstead-english-lavender-plants\">Munstead English Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-english-lavender-plants-hedge-pack\">Mixed English Lavender Hedge Pack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/grosso-dutch-lavender-plants\">Grosso Dutch Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/phenomenal-dutch-lavender-plants\">Phenomenal Dutch Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/miss-katherine-lavender-plants\">Miss Katherine Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/arctic-snow-english-lavender-plants\">Arctic Snow White Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/little-lady-lavender-plants\">Little Lady Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/english-lavandula-angustifolia-lavender-plants\">English Lavender Collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/dutch-lavandin-lavandula-intermedia-lavender-plants\">Dutch Hybrid Lavender Collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/lavender-plants\">Shop All Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/how-to-grow-lavender-plants\">How to grow lavender \u2014 planting, feeding, soil and year-round care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/difference-english-dutch-french-lavender\">Types of lavender \u2014 the differences between English, French and Dutch lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/how-to-prune-lavender\">How and when to prune lavender \u2014 including woody plants and different types<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/how-cut-back-lavender-plants-august-september\">How to Cut Back Lavender Plants in Late Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/lavender-888-rule-watering\">How to Water Lavender \u2014 When, How Often, and How Much<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/give-lavender-its-first-trim-in-february-or-early-march\">Lavender \u2014 First Trim in February or March<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/lavender-diseases-there-really-are-some\">Lavender Diseases \u2014 Causes and Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/harvesting-lavender-flowers\">Harvesting Lavender Flowers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/garden-plants\/lavender-in-pots\">Growing lavender in pots and containers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to plant a lavender hedge: correct spacing (40\u201345 cm), best varieties for formal and informal lines, and expert tips for a solid hedge in year one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"How to Plant a Lavender Hedge | Spacing &amp; 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