Lavender dentata
Question:
I bought another lavender dentata tree today after one I bought in February just shrivelled up and died I don't want the same mistake to happen to this one I think one or two or both may have contributed to the 1st one dying I did not realise that it was not hardy to the UK despite the label saying it was and I think I may have over watered it to start has the days are now warmer I would imagine its fine to keep outside now even though the nights are still on the cool side in the north of England would it do it any harm bring it in on a night even though we seem rid of the frost at least until the nights get warmer I have learnt that lavender in general does not like a lot of water how often would you water and should I feed it at all thanks for any information you can give me
Answer:
I would pot it into a pot which would look nice indoors during the winter. Use a potting mixture of two parts course gritty sand and one part compost. Once your area is free of frost (probably in the next week or two) you can place the pot outside. It is hard to say how often to water as it depends on how much sun it gets and, of course, the weather. I would place it in a very sunny spot and give it a really good watering. Watch for the water coming out of the bottom of the pot. Then I'd leave it until the soil is very dry before watering again. I think the best way to think about it is that they come from the Mediterranean area where they get baked with sun for days on end before getting a heavy downpour. If you can mimic that then it should be OK. Feed once a month or so with a high potassium feed to promote flowering. Cut back after flowering to maintain its shape but don't cut into any old, woody stems as it may not re-grow. Bring it indoors again before the weather gets too cold.
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