How to Plant A Lavender Hedge

Lavender is easy to plant and takes just a few minutes.

Plant the lavender as soon as possible after buying.
Space plants about 90cm (3ft) apart if growing in groups.
If planting a hedge, space plants 30cm (1ft) apart or 45cm (18in) for larger cultivars.

Can you turn lavender into a hedge?
What type of lavender is best for a hedge?
How long does a lavender hedge last?
How far apart do you plant lavender bushes?
What is the prettiest lavender?
Does lavender grow back every year?
Which lavender smells the most?
When should I plant a lavender hedge?
Does lavender make a good hedge?
What happens if you don't prune lavender?
What is the hardiest lavender to grow?
How do you stop lavender going Woody?

Can you turn lavender into a hedge?

How to Make a Hedge With Your Lavender Plants. For best results, situate your lavender hedge in a spot that gets at least 12 hours of sunlight exposure each day, and cultivate a 12-inch wide strip where you plan to create your lavender hedge.

What type of lavender is best for a hedge?

Lavender Munstead is perfect for hedging and is widely available. English lavenders are also able to tolerate acidic soil slightly better then French lavenders although all lavender species prefer soil that is between pH 6.5 and 8.

How long does a lavender hedge last?

How long does lavender live? Lavenders are not long-lived plants. Expect tender varieties to live for about five years. If pruned correctly, hardy types can live for about 15 years (as many as 20 years, in some cases).

How far apart do you plant lavender bushes?

Spacing: Depending on the variety, space plants 1 to 3 feet apart. Planting Time: In areas colder than Zone 6 (Zone 6-1), we recommend planting in spring or early summer. In areas warmer than zone 6 (7-10), we recommend planting in early fall so the roots can get established during the cool, moist winter weather.

What is the prettiest lavender?

The highly fragrant French lavender (Lavandula stoechas, 1-3') has some of the showiest flowers of all the lavenders. The Mediterranean native was grown by the Romans for its exceptional scent, and its ability to thrive in hot and dry conditions. It is a bit hardier, surviving to USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10.

Does lavender grow back every year?

Lavender is a perennial herb that continues to grow each year. ... Lavender is a woody perennial, so it does continue to grow from year to year, but the stems remain upright through the winter in preparation for new spring growth. With proper care and pruning, lavender will survive in the garden for years to come.

Which lavender smells the most?

The most fragrant Lavender plants are the Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia). Several cultivars of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) are also prized for their delightful scent. Lavandula x intermedia, also called Lavandin, is a hybrid cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia.

When should I plant a lavender hedge?

Lavender is best planted in April or May as the soil naturally warms up and when many fresh plants become available in garden centres. Lavender should never be planted in winter when young plants are vulnerable to rotting in cold, wet soils.

Does lavender make a good hedge?

English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)

English Lavender is a fantastic ornamental hedging plant with the colourful flowers and sweet scent adding an air of romance to your garden.

What happens if you don't prune lavender?

An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant's lifespan.

What is the hardiest lavender to grow?

Best Cold-Hardy Lavender

'Hidcote' and 'Munstead' are the most cold-hardy and least likely to be killed back to the ground in zone 5. 'Phenomenal®'has proven that in addition to tolerating humidity, it suffers very little die back in colder zones.

How do you stop lavender going Woody?

Use sharp secateurs to cut as close as you can to the new growth without harming it. 3 KNOW WHEN TO STOP Continue until all the woody growth has been removed and you're left with a neat stump of cut stems bearing new shoots. Apply a mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the plant.