The soil should be sandy and barren
Lavender feels most comfortable in sunny locations with well drained and nutrient-poor soils, the subsoil can also be stony - after all, the plant thrives on precisely such soil in its home. It is also important that the lavender does not get “wet feet”, that is, the soil should not be heavy and should not tend to store water. A sandy soil with an alkaline to neutral pH value is ideal - acidic soils, as they are often found in loamy or peaty substrates, damage the plant. If you have such a 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 placing a layer of pebbles several centimeters thick on its base. Proceed in the same way when planting lavender in a pot or tub.
also read
- Perennial lavender needs good care
- Does lavender thrive in partial shade?
- The optimal choice of location for lavender
Tips & Tricks
Mix in a little lime about once or twice a year, especially on heavier soils. Otherwise, avoid fertilizing too often, especially nitrogenous fertilizers (including manure, e.g. from chickens or pigeons!) Do not do the lavender particularly well. Instead, you'd better use a good, light, potassium fertilizer.
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