When you think of lavender, dark purple to blue flowers usually appear in front of your inner eye. However, few garden lovers are aware that there are around 25 different varieties of lavender - all of which have different requirements. Although the key data (a lot of sun, little water, permeable soil) are the same, there are differences, for example with regard to the planting distances.
Don't plant lavender too close together
Lavender generally requires a lot of space, which is why the plants should not be placed too close together. Basically, you can assume that a distance of about half the expected growth height is optimal. Shorter lavender varieties (such as Blue Dwarf, Hidecote or Munstead) need between 20 and 30 centimeters of space, while taller varieties such as spike lavender, which can be up to a meter tall, need between 40 and 50 centimetres. When planting, also make sure that the individual plants do not later take the sun away from each other, and the plant should never be planted under trees or shrubs.
tips and tricks
Some potted plants do not tolerate being planted in containers that are too large. However, this does not apply to the lavender - the more space the plant has, the better! But also make sure to keep the distance to high-maintenance plants such as roses as large as possible.
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