What Type Of Lavender Stays Small?

Dwarf Lavender.
Dwarf Lavender is low-growing and best suited to a height of less than 50cm. Dwarf Lavender plants have an average growth rate and can be expected to achieve 20-40cm per year.

Which lavender is smallest?

Thumbelina Leigh
Thumbelina Leigh (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the smallest lavender varieties, only growing 12 inches (30 cm) tall and it’s one of the best lavender varieties for containers. What is this? It blooms from late spring until mid-summer and has a compact rounded shape with short violet flower spikes.

Can lavender be kept small?

Dwarf lavenders, which stay under 2 feet tall (see list below), are compact alternatives to the common varieties that can grow to 4 feet or taller. They’re particularly suitable for small beds, border edgings, even containers.

How do you keep lavender plants small?

Cut off about 2/3 of the plant’s height or to just above the bottom two sets of leaves on each stem. Take care not to cut into the woody part of the plant which can cause damage. Twice-a-year pruning will keep your plant healthy and compact.

How do you keep lavender from getting too big?

Small shoots emerging from the woody base indicate that stems should regenerate. 2 CUT OUT OLD GROWTH Carefully cut out the old growth above the young shoots to open up the middle of the plant. Use sharp secateurs to cut as close as you can to the new growth without harming it.

Can you get dwarf lavender?

Dwarf Lavender is available to purchase year round as pot grown plants.

Is French or English lavender better?

English lavender is typically the most appealing variety when it comes to scent and is similar to rosemary. French lavender has a stronger fragrance with more pine notes, making it a popular choice for cleaning and home products. No smell is “better” than the other, it is largely based on individual preference.

Does lavender have deep roots?

Remember that lavender is shallow rooted, so the pot does not need to be a tall one. Average depth and spread of the root system is 8-10 inches. Excellent drainage is key to success with lavender be it in the ground or in a pot.

What happens if you don’t prune lavender?

If you don’t prune lavender, the plant will quickly become leggy and woody, and won’t be able to hold its own weight very well. This means the stems will flop over when heavy with flowers, causing the plant to spread out and exposing more of the old wood in the plant.

How much space does a lavender plant need?

Quick Guide to Growing Lavender
Space lavender plants 12 to 18 inches apart in an area with plenty of sunlight and sandy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.7 to 7.3. Give young plants an excellent start to the growing season by mixing in several inches of compost or other rich organic matter into your native soil.

How do you keep lavender tidy?

Right after flowering, or by the end of September at the latest, give your plants a very hard trim, as shown in our lavender trimming video. Cut all the new growth back down to 1-2cms above the older, woody part of the stem, leaving between one and three leaf buds.

Why is my lavender so tall?

To stop lavender getting leggy, ensure lavender is planted in low fertility soil and avoid using fertilizer as high fertility soils promote leggy, untidy growth. Prune the lavender, ideally twice per year in the early Spring and late Summer to keep leggy growth in check and slow down woody growth.

How do you make lavender bushy?

To increase the amount lavender blooms, plant lavender in full sun, with sandy soil and prune in the Spring to stimulate more growth to support more blooms. Watering lavender too frequently and adding fertilizer can stress the plant which causes fewer blooms.

Should lavender be cut back?

Lavender bushes need to be cut back every year to keep them from growing out of control. “Pruning lavender keeps it looking full, encourages new growth and flowering, and gives you lots of fresh tips to harvest throughout the season,” says Amy Fedele, a home gardening expert and Pretty Purple Door blogger.

What can I plant instead of lavender?

Plant instead of lavender, or plant a few with lavender, for a spectacular show of foliage and flowers that are also great pollinator attractors.
6 Plants That Look Like Lavender (& How To Tell The Difference)

• Russian Sage.
• Hyssop.
• Catmint.
• Rosemary.
• Purple Salvias.
• Basil.

Should lavender be deadheaded?

Is Deadheading Absolutely Necessary? While deadheading can encourage new blooms and tidy up your plants, it’s not absolutely necessary. Lavenders cope just fine with their old blooms still attached, and they normally fall off after a couple of months anyway.

How do you look after dwarf lavender?

Lavender is very drought tolerant, but like all other drought-tolerant plants needs watering until established. Avoid feeding with high-nitrogen feeds, which encourages soft growth, so use a high potash plant food instead, which encourages flowering and strong, hardy growth.

Which lavender is best for pots?

Half-hardy and tender lavenders, such as Lavandula stoechas, are best grown in pots so that they can be moved to a light, airy frost-free spot for winter.

How far apart do you plant dwarf lavender?

Dwarf varieties can be planted closer together (18 inches – 2 feet) and larger varieties grow and bloom best when planted 3 feet apart. Spacing lavenders 2-3 feet apart will prevent each plant competing for light, water, nutrients, space and air flow so each plant can produce the most flowers and fragrant aromas.

Which is the easiest lavender to grow?

English lavenders are the easiest lavenders to grow, with varieties such as ‘Munstead’ and ‘Hidcote’ regarded as the easiest and most versatile lavender varieties as they require minimal maintenance and can survive in both hot and cold climates.

Which lavender smells the strongest?

With one of the strongest fragrance among Lavenders, Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ is a vigorous grower which produces exceptionally large and rich, deep violet flower spikes up to 6 in.