The lavender, which usually blooms very lushly in blue or violet, is an ornament for every garden, and it does not require too much care. In order for the Mediterranean, sun-loving plant to feel comfortable with you, it needs the right soil. We tell you what is important.
The soil should be sandy and barren
Lavender feels most comfortable in sunny locations with permeable and nutrient-poor soil, the subsoil can also be stony - after all, the plant thrives in its home on exactly such soil. It is also important that the lavender does not get "wet feet", which means that the soil should not be heavy and should not tend to store water. A sandy soil with a basic to neutral pH is optimal - acidic soils, such as those often found in loamy or peaty subsoil, damage the plant. If you have such soil and still want to plant lavender, you should first dig a deeper pit (about one meter deep) and remove the heavy soil from it. The pit is filled with a potting soil/sand mixture in a ratio of 1:1, after first a layer of pebbles several centimeters thick has been placed on the bottom. Proceed in the same way when planting lavender in pots or tubs.
tips and tricks
Add some lime to the soil about once or twice a year, especially in heavier soils. Otherwise, avoid too frequent fertilizing, whereby above all nitrogenous fertilizers (this also includes stable manure, e.g. from chickens or pigeons!) are not particularly good for the lavender. Better use a good, light potassium fertilizer instead.
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