Voznesenskaya lavender 34 growing from seeds. Lavender angustifolia, planting and care

Few think about growing lavender at home due to the "self-breeding" of this crop. When lavender seeds ripen, they fall on the surface of the earth on their own, stratify themselves and multiply. Although if you need the plants to grow in the right place, you still have to work hard. In the absence of such a need, you can simply forget about any worries regarding cultivation.

It is a completely different matter if these beautiful flowers are grown indoors - in this case, not only strength, but also certain knowledge will be required. For example, Southerner lavender grows well from seeds at home, but efforts still need to be made.

Lavender Yuzhanka is a perennial shrub with a fairly large (up to two meters in length) and fibrous root. Shoots are numerous, can reach up to 60 centimeters in height. Inflorescences can have a wide variety of shades - from lilac to blue-violet - and are collected in large spikes.

On a note! Lavender is known primarily for its diuretic effect, moreover, it has a calming effect on frequent heartbeat and neurasthenia.

The culture grows in sunny and protected from the wind places, mainly on light soil, blooms in July-August.

When growing Southern lavender, you must observe certain conditions Let's take a look at them.


If you take into account all these agrotechnical requirements, then without any problems you can grow a crop at home.

Stage one. Stratification

Usually lavender is propagated by cuttings, but if desired, this can also be done with the help of seeds. The second method - although it is slow and not effective in all cases - is good because it is much cheaper than purchasing planted bushes or cuttings, and subject to a number of requirements, it gives the same beautiful plants.

Lavender angustifolia Yuzhanka - seeds

Set for growing plants "Lavender"

What is the main difficulty in growing from seeds? And it lies precisely in stratification. To be more precise, this is not even a difficulty, but the need for additional time for preparation. planting material.

On a note! Stratification refers to simulating the effects of natural winter conditions on the seeds, making it easier for the grains to germinate. The procedure increases germination and accelerates germination.

Seed stratification - timing

Lavender seeds are characterized by the fact that they may not germinate at all, without first being in the cold for a certain time. The stratification process is not difficult: take a not very deep container, pour sand into it, and lay the seeds on top. Then sprinkle the seeds with a little more sand and place in the refrigerator (basement) about a month and a half before the expected sowing date. In this case, it is necessary that the temperature during storage be approximately 5 degrees. Actually, this completes the stratification procedure, we proceed to further actions.

Stratification tanks Stratification tanks

Perforation

We take seeds. Preferably soak them in water

Stage two. We prepare everything you need

Immediately before sowing, you need to prepare a container. It should be deep and wide. If you use a pot, then its diameter should be at least 30 centimeters. The fact is that the lavender root eventually grows to a decent size, and if the pot is small, then at one “perfect” moment it will simply stop growing.

Another important point is soil preparation. Lavender Yuzhanka, as noted earlier, when grown, needs only loose soil. You can use a store-bought substrate or, alternatively, mix peat with sand yourself (1: 1 ratio). If you wish, you can further increase fertility by adding eggshells or perlite.

Stage three. Sowing seeds

When sowing, adhere to the following algorithm of actions.

Table. Sowing lavender seeds Yuzhanka

Steps, no.Short descriptionillustration
Step 1Take the prepared container and fill it with soil. It can be not only a pot, but also, for example, a wide container that is not divided into cells, or a seedling tray.
Step 2Lightly moisten the surface of the soil, then sow the seeds. If using a divided seedling container, then place one grain in each cell. If the container is not divided, then sow the seeds at a distance of 1.2-2.5 centimeters from each other.
Step 3Sprinkle the seeds with a layer of soil about 0.3 centimeters thick. This is necessary for protection. In this case, the layer should not be too thick, because the seeds need sunlight to germinate.
Step 4Place the seed container in a warm room (the temperature should be about 21 degrees).
Step 5Lightly water the soil. Humidity should be medium (if you overdo it, a fungus will begin to develop that will destroy all the seeds). It is better to water in the morning so that the soil dries out by the evening.
Step 6Wait a while, watering the soil regularly. Typically, lavender seeds germinate in two to four weeks.
Step 7When the first shoots appear, make sure that they receive enough sunlight. If there is no suitable place, provide artificial lighting with fluorescent lamps (seedlings should be illuminated for at least eight hours a day).

Stage four. We perform the first pick

When a few true leaves appear on the sprouts, make the first transplant. The leaves must be "correct", that is, fully developed. At that moment, the roots will grow so much that in a not very deep container (for example, the same seedling tray) they will not be able to develop further.

Prepare containers bigger size and fill them with soil (not the one used for germination, but another - preferably consisting of perlite, peat and earth). If you use a tray, keep in mind that the distance between the plants in it should be about 5 centimeters.

On a note! Never use vermiculite. The fact is that it may contain asbestos, even if the manufacturer does not indicate this on the label.

Add some granular fertilizer containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus to the soil. Then make a hole of the desired size in the soil of the new container. Carefully remove the lavender from the old container along with the soil, place it in the hole and compact the surface around (the plant must be well fixed).

The next transplant will be required when the plants reach a minimum height of 7.6 centimeters (this can take from one to three months), and until then, gradually "accustom" the lavender to natural conditions - take the containers to fresh air for several hours every day. After a week, lavender should adapt to new conditions.

Lavender - planting and care

Features of transplanting into open soil

If you plan to transplant plants outdoors, then start by choosing a suitable location. The site should be lit, because in shaded places the soil is damp, which, again, can develop a fungus.

Loosen the area by mixing the soil with compost. Check the pH level: if it is below 6.5-7.5, then add agricultural lime.

Carefully transplant the plants at a distance of 30-60 centimeters from each other. To do this, dig holes with a depth corresponding to the depth of the containers in which the bushes are located. Remove the plants and transplant to a new location.

Rules for the care of lavender Southerner

In order for lavender to develop well at home, it needs constant care and due attention.

  1. Water the plants daily in the morning, using only settled water. When watering, try to get both on the green mass and on the soil. In summer, the soil should always be slightly moist, while in winter it is desirable to minimize watering.

  2. Southern Lavender needs an annual transplant. New containers, of course, must be larger than the old ones.
  3. Containers should be located in a well-lit area. If there is a lack of lighting (for example, in winter), additionally equip artificial lighting, as mentioned above.
  4. When the flowering period is over (approximately in the second half of summer), cut off the lavender - remove the dry stems entirely, and cut the bushes themselves a little.

  5. In winter, the air temperature should be between 15 and 20 degrees, which will allow the plants to develop and provide healthy inflorescences. However, this only applies to the growing season, because the rest of the time, lavender should be kept cool.
  6. Within 35-40 days after sowing, apply liquid flower food (about twice a month). By the way, when growing by cuttings, such fertilizer does not need to be applied.
  7. In some cases, plants are deficient in moisture due to nearby heating radiators. The problem in this case can be solved either by spraying the bushes, or by using a humidifier.

In principle, these are all tips for growing the described crop and caring for it. If you grow these plants at home, they will delight you with beautiful flowering and unsurpassed aroma, not only in summer, but also in winter. Of course, there is a lot of trouble, but the result is really worth it.

Video - Growing lavender with seeds

Lavender - southern shrub, growing wild on the mountain slopes of the Mediterranean.

However, it is quite easy to grow on suburban area, because it is unpretentious and has undoubted advantages: in addition to the floral fragrance, you can use it as natural medicine, cosmetic ingredient and spice.

Lavender: cultivation. Selection of planting material, seeds

Lavender seeds ripen in September, so purchase them better in autumn. Their germination (when stored in paper bags at a temperature of + 12-18ºС) is preserved for a long time. After 2 years of storage, they need stratification before sowing.

When buying seedlings or cuttings, pay attention to the appearance of the plant and its root system: they must be healthy, with no signs of damage by pests. Also, when choosing planting material, you should be guided by the climatic conditions of your region.

What kind of lavender to choose for growing?

More than 20 types of lavender are known. They differ in the color of the flowers, the height of the bush, the shape of the inflorescences. Of these, the most famous are:

Lavender broadleaf (French)- shrub up to 130 cm high with wide leaves. It has a strong aroma. Up to 3 inflorescences grow on the stem at the same time. Color palette inflorescences is wide: shades of lilac, blue, pink, burgundy, white. Not winter-hardy (tolerates frosts only down to -15ºС). In Russia in open ground not cultivated, it can be grown only in flowerpots, in winter they need to be brought into a cool room with + 5-10ºС.

Lavender jagged- a compact heat-loving shrub up to 30 cm high. It grows mainly in southern latitudes. In temperate climates, this species is grown as a pot plant. This lavender is very decorative: the leaves are silvery carved, the inflorescences are large, their colors are all shades of purple.

lavender angustifolia. She is medicinal, English, evergreen, real. It is a branchy shrub with peduncles up to 1 m high. It blooms in June-July with tassels of small flowers.

Narrow-leaved lavender, as the most cold-resistant (withstands frosts down to -25ºС), is suitable for growing in our country. This species has developed many varieties, which are divided into dwarf (bush height 15-45 cm), medium-sized (45-60 cm) and tall (more than 60 cm). Munstread, Hidcote, Royal Blue, Felice, Alba are most suitable for the middle band. Of the released varieties, Benetatso, Voznesenskaya 34, Yuzhanka, Lublinskaya Semko are recommended. In the southern regions, in addition to the above varieties, you can grow the following: Record, Izida, Stepnaya, Early, V-34, Sineva, Krymchanka.

In the northern regions, lavender is not grown in open ground. It can be planted in tubs or flowerpots, which, with the onset of a cold snap, can be brought into shelter.

Lavender: cultivation. Seeding and planting

A place for growing lavender must be chosen immediately, because it does not tolerate transplantation. In addition, it can grow in a permanent place for more than 20 years. Lavender in the wild grows on rocks, mountain slopes on poor stony soils. The same conditions must be provided to her in her area. Better choose for her sunny location on the south or southwest side of the site. In the shade, lavender will not bloom profusely. Lowlands and flooded areas are also not suitable for growing lavender. If a suitable site cannot be found, then lavender is planted on beds 40 cm high, having previously arranged drainage from crushed stone or expanded clay in this place.

Lavender prefers moderately stony or sandy soils, without stagnant water, with a slightly alkaline or neutral reaction. In heavy clay soils you need to add lime, compost, sand. At high level groundwater must take care of drainage.

Boarding times: seeds are sown in open ground in October. Lavender seedlings are planted in the spring after the end of frost. In the southern regions, you can plant in early autumn.

Growing lavender from seeds

To grow lavender from seeds, they need stratification. They start doing it in February. Seeds are sown in a bowl with wet peat or sand, covered with film or glass and placed in a cool room with a temperature of + 3-5ºС (cellar, cellar, refrigerator) for 30-40 days. Periodically it is necessary to ventilate the container and remove condensate. Then the container is transferred to a warm room for germination. The optimum temperature for this will be + 15-20ºС. It is better to put the seedlings on a light windowsill so that they do not stretch. When 4-6 leaves appear, the seedlings dive into separate pots. To stimulate tillering, the top of the plant is pinched over 5-6 pairs of leaves. Young plants are transplanted into open ground in May after frost has passed. Plants will bloom in the second year.

You can sow seeds in the fall (in October) immediately into the ground or a cold greenhouse. Sowed to a depth of 4 mm, sprinkled with sand on top and slightly moistened the soil. In winter, this place should be covered with more snow.

Growing lavender cuttings

An easier way to grow lavender is cuttings. In central Russia, it is held in the summer (from late June to early July). It is best to use the middle parts of semi-lignified annual shoots for cuttings. They are cut into pieces 10 cm long, it is better to cut off the leaves from below. The lower ends of the cuttings are dipped in a root former (root, heteroauxin) and planted in a greenhouse in prepared soil (peat and sand 1: 1). Roots will appear in about a month. Rooted seedlings are planted in a permanent place until mid-August.

Lavender cuttings

Growing lavender by layering

You can also propagate lavender by layering. To do this, in the spring, the lower stems are bent to the ground, laid in a shallow groove (3-5 cm deep), sprinkled with earth or pinned. During the summer, the soil in these places is kept slightly moist. Next spring, you can separate new plants from the mother.

The division of the bush

For propagation of lavender by delenki, the bush is cut in October to a height of 8-10 cm and spud so that there are no voids between the shoots. Young shoots will appear next summer. In autumn, the bush can already be divided.

Before planting lavender bushes and the seat should be prepared:

The root system of the bushes is soaked in water for 60-90 minutes;

For better tillering, the tops of the shoots are cut off;

Humus and sand are added to the planting pit about 30 cm deep;

The recommended planting density of lavender is 3-5 plants per 1m2. The interval between plants depends on the height of a particular variety and varies from 50 to 120 cm. If a bush is planted singly or as a tapeworm in flower beds, then its feeding area should be at least 0.5 m2. When creating borders, borders, hedges, to create the effect of a “solid carpet”, the distance between plants is made half the height of the bush.

Lavender: cultivation. Care, feeding

Caring for lavender is quite simple: watering, loosening, fertilizing, pruning and shelter for the winter.

Watering. Lavender is drought tolerant and does not like waterlogging. Water it as the soil dries, directing a stream of water under the root so as not to fall on the leaves. Over-watering will cause root rot and stems to turn yellow.

pruning. If the lavender is not cut off, then with age its bottom is exposed, it loses its decorative effect. It is not necessary to prune immediately after flowering, as this causes late regrowth of frost-resistant shoots. In autumn, the shoots are shortened by 1/3. Last year's inflorescences are removed in the spring.

pruning lavender

Shelter. In winters with little snow, with severe frosts (below -25 ° C), lavender bushes can freeze out, so you need to cover them. The cover should be lightweight and not trap moisture. It is optimal to use spruce branches for this. It is not recommended to use sawdust or dry foliage, otherwise the lavender bushes may begin to rot.

top dressing. In the spring, during the active growing season, lavender is fed with nitrogen fertilizers: urea or ammonium nitrate (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water). Instead of mineral preparations, you can use an aqueous solution of mullein (1:10). In the second half of summer, top dressing is stopped, otherwise, growing foliage, the plants will not have time to prepare for winter period. If you compost the ground around the bushes with compost, then this will be enough to feed the plants.

Collection and storage of lavender

If lavender is grown for practical purposes, then it is necessary to harvest the crop at the peak of flowering. During this period, lavender flowers contain the maximum amount of essential oils and have a rich color. Dry flower shoots in a shaded and ventilated place, tied in bunches. After drying, the flowers are stripped and stored in light-tight jars, hermetically sealed.

Application of lavender

Having planted lavender in your area, you will not regret at all, because it has a wide range of uses. This plant will give a unique charm to the site. Lavender looks good in borders, as a background plant, rockeries. Its combination with roses is harmonious, which will be grateful for such a neighborhood: lavender essential oils repel aphids and spider mite. You can create a sunny Mediterranean flower bed by planting lavender with red daylilies, calendula, and marigolds. In addition, the coloring of lavender is not limited to purple shades. This allows you to combine it with other contrasting plants. And you can create a "medicinal" bed by combining planting lavender with mint, sage, oregano, rosemary, lemon balm.

Lavender is a good honey plant, its aroma attracts bees, which pollinate at the same time and bloom vegetable crops on your site.

Essential oils of lavender repel codling moth, Colorado potato beetle, moles. Therefore, it is advisable to plant lavender bushes along the perimeter of a potato field or in beds between root crops.

This spicy herb will help diversify and give a "zest" to traditional dishes and drinks.

Dried lavender flowers are used to decorate interiors in the style of Provence, Country, as well as to scent linen and rooms.

Major pests and how to deal with them

Agalmatium biloba- an insect (up to 6 mm in size) that damages ethereal plants, including lavender. It lives mainly in the south of the Russian Federation. On the underside of the leaves, the females lay overwintering eggs, which, due to their stickiness, become covered with dust and become like small lumps of dirt. The hatched larvae and adults eat the leaves, which are covered with dots, spots and slowly fade. To combat this pest, it is necessary to destroy weeds; with severe plant damage, insecticides are used.

rainbow beetle damages french and jagged lavender. It is collected from plants by hand.

rainbow beetle

Pennitsa slobbering- polyphagous pest up to 5-6 mm long. Females lay eggs at the base of shoots, from which larvae are born in spring. They live in their foamy secretions, feeding on the underside of leaves and shoots. Damaged plant parts shrivel and deform. In case of massive damage to the bushes, apply chemicals Inta-Vir, Fufanon.

Selenocephalus pale- a brown beetle with a drop-shaped body. Females lay wintering eggs in August-September, from which larvae emerge in early summer. They feed, like adult insects, on lavender leaves. Insecticides are used to control this pest.

Lepironia Coleoptera- brown cicada. Harm is caused by both adults and larvae, which secrete a liquid that softens lavender stems. They settle on stems at a height of 20 cm from the soil surface. In places of damage, the shoots crack, the nutrition of the upper parts of the plant is disturbed. Damaged stems become thinner, brighter, twisted, and subsequently dry out. To control pests in May, they are treated with insecticides.

Septoria- fungal disease. It appears on the leaves with many rounded red-brown spots. Affected leaves dry up and fall off. The development of the disease occurs in wet and warm weather. Sick plants are treated with preparations containing copper.

Alternariosis A disease caused by the pathogenic fungus Alternaria. The first signs are manifested in wilting and yellowing of the lower leaves, necrotic spotting on the stems. The top and side shoots wither. The damaged parts of the plants are removed, and the rest are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid, Fundazol, Maxim.

Gray rot provoke fungi Botrytis cinerea. The disease develops in wet and cold summers. Brown weeping spots with a gray coating are formed on the leaves and stems. Infected plants are not treatable, they are removed and burned.

The world of flora is surprisingly diverse and varied. It combines with amazing organicity a variety of plants and many varieties of even the same crops. Lavender deserves special attention, which is represented by three dozen species. In nature, this bright bush can be found in Australia, India, the Canary Islands, Arabia, southern Europe, North and East Africa. The simple planting and care of lavender makes it very attractive to a huge number of flower growers.

Varieties of lavender and their features

French lavender is no less common in the garden: planting and caring for this crop is nothing particularly difficult. However, it should be borne in mind that, compared with the previous version, this variety is more finicky and capricious. Visually, the broad-leaved group practically does not differ from the English variety. But often its inflorescences are somewhat shorter.

Most often, French lavender is grown on the balcony: planting and caring for this potted culture have certain features, but in general there are no problems here. The plant is characterized by amazingly beautiful flowers. The range of their shades is amazingly wide and includes such colors as:

Features of the narrow-leaved variety

Among other features of this culture, it is worth noting the absence of a central stem. The bush is represented by a combination of several shoots. Sometimes their number reaches 400. Lavender angustifolia has a lot of features: planting and caring for this plant is also characterized by a number of nuances. The root system of the flower is superficial. It is located very close to the top of the ground. It can be called highly branched, dense and rather rough. The leaf blades of this lavender group are elongated and narrow. They are a rich green hue. The edges of the leaves are somewhat curled.

The original Munstead lavender is another member of this group. This variety is considered narrow-leaved. The flowering of this culture occurs in July and August. The perennial, which forms as a semi-shrub, is distinguished by the presence of a fibrous and woody root, numerous shoots, linear and opposite leaves. The hue of the plates is greenish-silver with gray tints. Plus, they have a gentle and light pubescence. The height of the grass reaches 60 cm. In this culture, blue or bluish-lilac buds are formed, collected in spike-shaped inflorescences.

Lavender Southerner

Yuzhanka lavender is very popular: planting and caring for this plant has a number of features. So, it is recommended to plant grass in sunny areas that are well protected from winds and drafts. The flower prefers light soils. But the main requirement of Yuzhanka comes down to obtaining a sufficient amount of ultraviolet radiation. In order for the variety to actively develop and bloom, the daylight hours must be at least 6 hours.

Lavender Voznesenskaya 34

It is worth understanding the variability of this plant and the characteristics of its various varieties. Lavender Blue Space deserves special attention, which is distinguished not only by its attractive appearance, but also has healing properties. This herbaceous plant relating to perennials. The height of these flowers varies from 30 to 35 cm. Their stems are branched. The attractiveness of this species lies in the fact that it is suitable for:

  • decorating areas.

    • Plus, Blue Space is an excellent natural antiseptic. The herb is prescribed for neurasthenia and headache. Such lavender is grown from seeds: planting and flower care are standard.

    Lavender Delight

    Special attention deserves lavender Delight, which has some attractive features. This is a fragrant and very beautiful evergreen plant. Perennial grows up to 60 cm in height. This is a semi-shrub, which by its nature is a wonderful honey plant. The bush itself is compact and strongly branched. The plant blooms in late July.

    The flower feels best in sunny and fairly dry areas. Lavender is planted with seeds: the cultivation and care of this variety are based on the basic requirements of the culture. This type of lavender can be used as:

  • soothing composition;
  • seasoning;

    • Lavender Mini Blue & Hidcote

    Another option is Mini Blue lavender with inflorescences. of blue color. The height of the bush does not exceed 30 cm. The perennial semi-shrub is distinguished by the presence of linear and opposite leaves. This plant is grown in fresh and dry soil. The soil should be sandy-clay, gravel and well permeable to moisture. Great if there is lime in the substrate and nutrients in moderation. The grass grows and develops well in warm, sunny and even hot places. But this variety is quite sensitive to frost.

    Another variety is Hidcote lavender: planting and caring for this narrow-leaved variant is essentially no different from cultivating other similar herbs. Hidcote Blue is a compact variety. This perennial is grown as a framing element of plant compositions. It looks no less elegant and elegant along the tracks. The attractiveness of this variety lies in its unique decorative properties. Even Hidcote leaf plates are distinguished by a greenish-silver tint. Bluish inflorescences are formed in the middle of summer and thin out a rich aroma.

    Some features of growing lavender

    This process is quite responsible. It is better not to move adults from place to place, since they do not tolerate a change of site very well. If you have to do this, then it is worth replanting the grass with a large earthen clod. It is recommended to leave a lot of space between adjacent plants, and the interval should be made approximately equal. This will achieve a fluffy and slender fit.

    Planting lavender in the area

    Lavender - how to grow this wonderful plant at home

    Lavender is an ornamental and medicinal aromatic plant. Seeing lavender at its peak, it's impossible not to fall in love with its purple flowers and fresh scent. Read about how to grow lavender indoors and outdoors, potted and outdoors, from seeds, cuttings and layering.

    Lavender comes from the Mediterranean region, the Canary Islands and India. The name lavender is derived from the Latin word lava (to wash) and reflects the antiseptic and hygienic properties of lavender, which the Romans used for washing, washing and cleaning.

    There are about 25 species in the lavender genus, of which the following are popular in garden culture:

    Lavender narrow-leaved, English, true (Lavandula angustifolia, L. officinalis). This plant is most often referred to when they say lavender. Unpretentious and winter-hardy plant (from climatic zone 4 with shelter) up to 1 m in height and width, with small narrow leaves of gray-green color. The flowers of narrow-leaved lavender are narrow and elongated on long, thin, straight peduncles. Color - all shades of lilac and blue, pink, white. The whole shrub exudes a delicate fresh aroma and is of great industrial value as an aromatic and medicinal plant. Angustifolia lavender blooms in June-July. Famous varieties and varieties: Alba (white), Rosea (pink), Hidcote (dark purple), Beechwood Blue (lilac blue), Imperial Gem (dark purple), Little Lottie (pale pink dwarf up to 30 cm in height ), Nana Alba (white dwarf up to 30 cm in height), Munstead (lilac-blue), Melissa Lilac (purple large-flowered), etc.

    Broad-leaved lavender (Lavanluda latifolia) has a stronger fragrance than narrow-leaved lavender. Unlike the latter, broadleaf lavender bears 3 inflorescences per stem, not just one.

    Lavender hybrid, Dutch, lavandin (Lavanluda x intermedia). A natural hybrid of narrow-leaved and broad-leaved lavender. Distributed in the gardens of central and southern Europe, less cold-resistant. Exceptionally ornamental and valuable industrial plant. A large plant up to 2 m in height and width) with narrow silvery leaves. The inflorescences of hybrid lavender are large and long, located on long peduncles bent under the weight of flowers. Hybrid lavender blooms a little later than narrow-leaved lavender, in July. From lavandin, an essential oil is obtained, which, however, is considered by some to be less valuable than lavender angustifolia oil. plant Varieties: Alba (white), Arabian Night (dark purple, blue), Richard Gray (dark purple compact), Sawyers (light purple), Grosso (purple purple with very large flowers).

    Lavender. Growing at home, in a pot and in the garden

    Lavender is a short-lived plant, in natural conditions it lives for about 10 years. In culture, the lifespan of decorative lavender can and should be extended with regular haircuts. A small pruning should be done immediately after the end of the flowering of lavender, and at the end of the season - one more, in which you can significantly shorten the stems, be sure to leave 4-5 new green shoots. You can not cut lavender to stiff stems, this will cause the death of the plant.

    The easiest way to propagate lavender is with the help of stem (air) layering. To do this, one of the branches of the bush should be laid horizontally, covered with soil on top, and a load (for example, a brick) should be placed on top. After a few months in moist and cool conditions, the lavender cuttings will take root and can be separated from the mother plant and transplanted. We wrote in detail about this method of plant propagation in a special article. You can propagate lavender by rooting woody cuttings or even whole branches that break off easily from the plant. So, I simply insert the lavender branches that broke off during the autumn cleaning of the garden into the ground, and next spring I already have a new lush lavender bush that will bloom that same summer.

    It is quite difficult to grow lavender from seeds, the seeds require a period of stratification (low temperatures). In addition, only species lavender can be propagated with confidence with seeds. In my garden, English propagates by self-sowing. It happens like this: the seeds that fell off the plant in the fall, after lying in the cold for a couple of months (in winter, the temperature usually drops to -3 degrees for several nights), germinate, and by spring, somewhere in the flower garden, I find a tiny bush of lavender, 2- 3 cm. Such a lavender bush can be transplanted into a pot, and after a few months - to a permanent place. To stratify lavender seeds at home, put them in a small pot of soil, moisten the soil, place the box in a plastic bag, and store it in the bottom of the refrigerator for a couple of months. When the lavender seeds germinate, the box can be taken out and placed in the light and heat.

    Lavender at home, in a pot, in the garden

    Lavender is perfect for gardens of any style, as well as for urban or balcony gardening. From lavender, you can even create a low hedge. Lavender looks great in mixed flower beds, rockeries, apothecary gardens, as well as in pots and tubs. Grow lavender (or set lavender pots) along garden paths or near the door: when touched, lavender exudes waves of exquisite aroma. It is believed that the strong smell of lavender confuses insect pests, so the plant is traditionally planted in vegetable gardens. Lavender looks great next to many plants. Most often, probably, lavender is planted next to roses.

    You can sow them directly into the ground before winter (we will talk about this method later), but it is more reliable to grow lavender seedlings at home on the windowsill.

    While the seeds are being stratified in the refrigerator, containers for planting and soil mixture are prepared. It is better to prepare a mixture for sowing on your own, for this, two parts of humus and one part of pure river sand are taken for three parts of garden soil. The mixture must be sieved. Lavender seeds are small, so the planting mixture should not contain large lumps. It is advisable to ignite the prepared planting mixture at a temperature of 110 - 130 degrees or steam it. If this is not possible, then it is shed with a pink solution of manganese.

    After one and a half to two months (in February - March), the seeds are sown in seedling containers filled with soil mixture, with good drainage, lightly sprinkled with sand (no more than 3 mm layer), sprayed with warm water from a spray bottle, covered with a plastic bag to maintain the optimum temperature and humidity and put in a warm bright place. Periodically, crops are aired. Lavender seeds sprout in the light at an air temperature of +15 to +22 °C.

    At the end of May, you can plant the grown seedlings in a permanent place.

    First, a place on the site is determined for lavender. It should be in a sunny and dry place (this plant does not tolerate dampness and flooding). Keep in mind that lavender does not tolerate transplanting well, so the location must be permanent.

    The best time to sow lavender outdoors is October. Sow seeds to a depth of 3 - 4 mm, slightly compacting the soil. If the weather is dry, the crops are watered, but not too abundantly. With the onset of cold weather, as much snow as possible is thrown onto the plot with crops.

    Shoots should appear in late May - early June. Seeds can sprout later, so do not rush to dig up the area with crops. As soon as young sprouts appear, watering is carefully controlled so that the soil does not dry out, but it should not be flooded either.

    If you did not have time to sow the seeds in the fall - do not despair. It is possible to carry out spring sowing straight into the ground. To do this, in March, the seeds are placed in the refrigerator for stratification, and in May-June they are sown in a place prepared in advance as described above. And be sure to provide the most thorough control over soil moisture - at the slightest drying, the seedlings can die. The sowing place is covered with a covering non-woven material - agrotex, spunbond or lutrasil (moisture-permeable side up). Seedlings appear in about three weeks. At first, the covering material is not removed. Remove it when the seedlings get stronger and grow a little.

    It is advisable to remove them when the first inflorescences appear, so that the young plants get stronger. Lavender grows slowly, especially in the first year, so you need to make sure that weeds do not drown it out and weed it in a timely manner. It must be remembered that this flower does not like acidic soils and waterlogging.

    At the first wintering, young bushes cover: they fall asleep with oak leaves (they prevent rotting) or cover with coniferous spruce branches. In no case should you cover the lavender with plastic wrap - under it the plants simply rot. In subsequent years, shelter is not required.

    In spring, lavender wakes up late, it may even seem that she has died. Do not panic, wait until young green leaves appear. And then lavender will thank you for your patience with lush blooms and a delicate aroma.

    Growing lavender from seeds is not easy, but it is quite possible. Let this fragrant and extraordinarily beautiful flower decorate your site.

    Lavender, cultivation

    How to grow lavender at home and in the garden. Lavender flower from seeds, stratification. A photo. Lavender angustifolia (English). Lavender in a pot, care

    Lavender ( Lavender) is an ornamental and medicinal aromatic plant. Seeing lavender at its peak, it's impossible not to fall in love with its purple flowers and fresh scent. Read about how to grow lavender indoors and outdoors, potted and outdoors, from seeds, cuttings and layering.

    Lavender (lat. lavandula) - an evergreen shrub with narrow silvery leaves and spicate inflorescences. lavender flowers- all shades of lilac (from pale lilac to dark purple), as well as blue, white and pink. Nectar and smell of lavender flowers extremely attractive to bees and butterflies. In addition to excellent honey qualities, lavender drought-resistant and unpretentious, rarely affected garden pests and is valuable dried flower plant. Lavender angustifolia (English, officinalis) also valuable medicinal and aromatic plant. Growing lavender in warm sunny regions is no problem. In colder regions, you can grow lavender in a pot at home. and with some effort in the garden.

    Lavender comes from the Mediterranean region, the Canary Islands and India. Name lavender derived from the Latin word lava (to wash) and reflects antiseptic and hygienic properties of lavender. which the Romans used for washing, washing and cleaning.

    Lavender angustifolia (English) and other species

    In the genus lavender about 25 species, of which are popular in horticultural culture:

    Lavender hybrid, lavandin (Lavanluda x intermedia). Natural hybrid of lavender angustifolia and broadleaf. Distributed in the gardens of central and southern Europe, less cold-resistant than narrow-leaved lavender. Exceptionally ornamental and valuable industrial plant. A large plant (up to 2 m in height and width) with narrow silvery leaves. inflorescences lavender hybrid large and long, located on long peduncles curved under the weight of flowers. blooms lavender hybrid later lavender angustifolia. in July. From lavandin receive an essential oil that is somewhat different in quality from lavender angustifolia oil. Varieties: Arabian night (dark purple, blue), Grosso (lilac-violet with very large flowers). Read more about lavandin in our dedicated photo article: Lavender or lavandin?

    French lavender (Lavanluda stoechas, pedunculata) laid the foundation high ornamental varieties with unusual flowers with long bracts. Thanks to selection, today there are varieties of lavender stahad with flowers of different shades of purple, lilac, pink, burgundy, green and white. french lavender also has a strong smell, but not as pleasant as that of English. Lavender stahad blooms earlier than others lavender species. in May. Flowering continues until July, and at the end of summer the second phase of flowering may begin. Cold resistance limit french lavender- zones 6-7, so in the middle lane it can be grow in a pot .

    Hybrid velvet lavender (Lavandula x chaytorae, Velvet Lavender ) is a hybrid of narrow-leaved lavender with woolly lavender (Lavandula lanata). beautiful plant with silver leaves. Winter hardiness - from zone 7. Varieties are known in Europe Gorgeous And Sawyers .

    Lavender. Growing at home, in a pot and in the garden

    Lavender prefers an open, sunny location and light, neutral to alkaline soils with good drainage. lavender broadleaf the most hardy and undemanding: it can put up with partial shade and slightly acidic soils. But for a successful growing lavender french and lavender jagged(in the Middle lane, as already mentioned, only (houses in pots) will need as much sun as possible. From readers of the site, I know that english lavender cultivated in open ground, for example, in Samara region(climate zone 4). in winter lavender angustifolia shelter will be required, but the danger to this lavender in cold regions, it is not so much frost as damping or excess moisture. Lavender drought-resistant. adult rooted plants in the open field do not need watering.

    propagate lavender the easiest way is with the help of stem (air) layering. To do this, one of the branches of the bush should be laid horizontally, covered with soil on top, and a load (for example, a brick) should be placed on top. After a few months in moist and cool conditions, layering lavender will take root and can be separated from the mother plant and transplanted. We wrote in detail about this method of plant propagation in a special article. Can propagate lavender the rooting of the stiff cuttings or even whole branches that break off easily from the plant. So, branches broken off during the autumn cleaning of the garden lavender I just insert it into the ground, and next spring I already have a new lush bush lavender. which will bloom in the same summer.

    Lavender at home, in a pot, in the garden

    Material and photos. Oksana Jeter, CountrysideLiving.net

    Lavender planting and care

    Lavender is beautiful and unpretentious plant. It is used in medicine, cosmetology, interior decor. How to grow and breed lavender? What care do lavender bushes need?

    The aroma of lavender has soothing properties and relieves headache. Dried lavender sprigs protect clothes from moths and fill with a delicate aroma. The smell of lavender is bitter, quite specific and not everyone likes it. If the smell of lavender causes a headache or your loved ones cannot stand it, this is not a reason to abandon the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bgrowing lavender bushes. But in this case, it is better to plant lavender on the site, away from home and use only dried plants in small quantities for interior decoration.

    The name comes from the Latin lava, which means to wash and indicates the primary use of the plant. The ancient Romans and Greeks used lavender for washing and washing. Different sources consider different regions to be the birthplace of lavender: India, the Mediterranean region, the Canary Islands.

    Lavender is an evergreen shrub. The leaves are narrow, silvery in color, the flowers are collected in spike-shaped inflorescences. The diameter of the bush of some varieties reaches two meters. Flowers are blue to dark purple.

    On the territory of Ukraine, lavender is grown on an industrial scale in the Crimea. Basically, it goes to the needs of the cosmetic industry.

    Popular types

    25 types of lavender are known. The most common and popular species grown in private farms and on an industrial scale:

    Lavender angustifolia or English (true)- a bush with a diameter of one meter, reaches a height of a meter. The leaves are small, narrow, grey-green. Strong fresh smell. Flowering period from June to July. Easy to care for and resistant to low temperatures variety.

    Lavender dutch hybrid- less frost-resistant hybrid variety of narrow-leaved lavender. Popular in central and southern Europe. The height of the bush reaches two meters. It blooms in large inflorescences on long stems, the beginning of flowering is in July. Used in industry.

    Lavender broadleaf or French lavender- the ancestor of decorative varieties. It has a wide range of colors and long bracts. The flowering period begins in May. It has a strong and not always pleasant aroma.

    Lavender jagged- heat-loving variety. In our climatic conditions can only be grown indoors. The leaves are soft, silvery in color, inflorescences of large flowers of different shades of blue.

    Garden lavender, planting and care

    This plant loves direct sunlight and sandy soil, does not require frequent watering and humidity. If your site has wet, heavy soil, then you will need to plant it on a hill and take care of good drainage. Do not plant lavender near water bodies.

    Lavender is bred in several ways: by dividing the bush, layering, cuttings and sowing.

    Growing lavender from seed takes patience and time. Seeds must be sown in a box with sandy soil, moistened and left at a temperature of up to + 5 ° C for 30 - 40 days. After the seeds stand in the cold, the box with the sown seeds is transferred to a warm, dry, bright place and kept until the first sprouts appear. Planted in the ground in May at a permanent landing site. It is much easier to propagate lavender vegetatively.

    To create a layering, several lower branches of the bush are bent into a groove (depth 3-5 cm), fixed and sprinkled with soil. The soil must be moist. The layer is ready for planting next spring - carefully cut the branch and dig it out.

    Dividing a lavender bush for propagation will require little preparation: in the fall it is cut to 8-10 cm and sprinkled with earth. In the spring, the bush is sprinkled again - it will give many shoots, and in the fall it is ready for division.

    For cuttings, one-year-old woody shoots are used. Cut them into cuttings 7-10cm and root.

    Bushes are planted at a distance of 0.5-1.5 m: the distance depends on the diameter of the bush and should not be less.

    Growing lavender in pots

    Growing lavender at home is a bit tricky. If the plant tolerates a slight shadow and precipitation on the site, then at home, lavender will need careful care and temperature.

    Lavender grown in a pot will bloom less and have smaller flowers. For growing, choose a wide and deep pot - lavender has a large root system. As soon as the root encounters an obstruction, the plant stops growing and a transplant is required. Transplantation is carried out at the end of the flowering period.

    A layer of waterproofing is laid on the bottom of the pot and covered with a substrate. The substrate is better to buy ready-made in a specialized store. Lavender at home requires fertilizer and strict adherence to the irrigation regime.

    Lavender care - general rules

    Lavender does not need abundant watering - once a week is enough, and in the cool season it will be limited to one watering every two weeks. Lavender is a perennial plant, so in the fall the bush is cut 3-5 cm above the ground. It should be cut carefully - to stiff stems so that the plant does not die.

    In the spring, it is enough to pour the earth under the bush. In winter, lavender bushes should be covered from the cold: with needles or spruce branches. If the plant is frozen, the dead part is cut off in the spring and, as a rule, the plant is restored.

    Lavender does not tolerate fertilizer with organic or nitrogen preparations. It is better to apply potassium preparations twice a year, which she needs for growth. Mineral preparations are applied during the flowering period to the root region. Some gardeners forgo fertilizer and feed their lavender bushes with compost mulch scattered between the bushes.

    If you notice that the plant is not developing, then it will need a transplant. Transplanted lavender in early spring or in the fall, before the onset of cold weather, during the dormant period.

    The main components of success for growing lavender at home and on the site are light and moderate watering.

    Lavender bushes are used as decorative borders. Lavender can be planted not only in gardens, but also in vegetable gardens - it is an excellent insecticide. The Colorado potato beetle and codling moth do not tolerate the scent of lavender. In gardens, lavender is planted between root crops. In gardens and flower beds it is used as a background plant. Perfectly coexists with roses - such a duet looks harmonious and the aromas of flowers blend well with each other.

    Dried inflorescences and sprigs of lavender are used to decorate the interior. They look good in "folk" interiors: Provence, country, chalet. The aroma and essential oils are preserved for a long time in the dried plant, thanks to which your home will be filled with the aroma of the Mediterranean fields for a long time.

    All lavender is usually divided into three groups. These are narrow-leaved, French (broad-leaved) and English (medicinal) variants. Each of them has certain features. For example, English lavender is distinguished by elongated spikelets-inflorescences and miniature leaf plates. This type is used most widely throughout the world. Varieties of this "block" can be freely grown in the middle lane. The plant tolerates wintering in this region without problems. Read the article about the jasmine shrub.

    french lavender

    The attractiveness of this variety lies in the fact that it begins to bloom much earlier than its other "relatives". Already in April and May, this lavender begins to smell fragrant. For the summer, you can take the plant into the garden.

    It is impossible not to make a reservation that there is angustifolia lavender (Lavandulaangustifolia). This is an narrow-leaved variant, which is essentially a perennial evergreen subshrub. The flower is quite unpretentious. It is frost-resistant, which allows it to be actively grown in various regions. Moreover, this option can be cultivated in pots or tubs, which are removed for the winter in the house. For flower growers, this lavender is of particular value.

    Lavender Munstead

    This group also includes other varieties, for example, narrow-leaved Yuzhanka lavender, which requires the creation of certain conditions for successful cultivation. As for the description of the culture, this variety has a small height. Usually perennial does not grow above 60 cm.

    The attractiveness of the plant lies in the fact that it thins out an exquisite aroma.

    Not only southern lavender is included in the group of narrow-leaved varieties. Among other representatives of this species, it is worth noting the varieties:

    Among other plants of this species, lavender angustifolia Voznesenskaya 34 deserves attention, since it is widely used in folk medicine. The plant allows you to cheer up and relieve emotional overload. This fragrant perennial has honey and spicy-aromatic properties. The flower is medicinal, as evidenced by its antispasmodic and antiseptic properties. The variety, represented by a spherical bush with lilac-purple inflorescences, is used for therapeutic baths, improving appetite, with neuralgia and bronchitis.

    A variety of varieties and the most beautiful options

  • cuts for summer bouquets;
  • decoration of winter flower arrangements;

    • Lavender Butterfly and Victory

    Another common solution is Butterfly lavender, which is known to flower growers for its original appearance. Fragrant flowers visually resemble butterflies. The height of this semi-shrub is 30 cm. This plant begins to bloom very early. Already in mid-April, buds are formed, which persist until July, and in the second half of summer a second flowering may begin.

    Another popular solution is Victory lavender, an essential oil type perennial. It can grow up to 1 meter. The bush is quite spreading. Lancet-type leaf plates are formed on it. Their grayish hue goes well with unusual inflorescences in the lilac spectrum. The attractiveness of this variety lies in its rich and fairly persistent aroma. Plus, Victory is not afraid of frost and drought.

    1. moth remedy;
    2. element of perfume composition;
    3. choleretic drug;
    4. remedy for neuralgia and rheumatic pains.

      5. Any perennial lavender is grown quite simply: planting and caring for it are nothing extremely complicated, the main thing is to plant the plant correctly.

      Ground Requirements

      It does not cause difficulties in the cultivation of garden lavender: planting and caring for it include watering, fertilizing, loosening, weeding. The flower does not like dense soils, as the root system of the plant is demanding on high-quality air circulation. Weeding and loosening should be done regularly. You can also form a dense layer of mulch. To do this, use multi-colored decorative substrates or rotted foliage. The main thing is to leave open the ground near the base of the trunk to prevent rotting.

      Lavender (lat. Lavandula) is an evergreen shrub with narrow silvery leaves and spike-shaped inflorescences. Lavender flowers come in all shades of lilac (from pale lilac to deep purple), as well as blue, white and pink. The nectar and scent of lavender flowers are extremely attractive to bees and butterflies. In addition to excellent honey qualities, lavender is drought-resistant and unpretentious, rarely affected by garden pests and is a valuable dried flower plant. Lavender angustifolia (English, officinalis) is also a valuable medicinal and aromatic plant. Growing lavender in warm, sunny regions is easy. In colder regions, you can grow lavender in a pot at home, and with some effort in the garden.

      Lavender angustifolia (English) and other species

      Lavender Stehadskaya, French (Lavanluda stoechas, pedunculata) formed the basis of highly decorative varieties with unusual flowers with long bracts. Thanks to selective breeding, today there are varieties of Lavender Stahadsky with flowers of different shades of purple, lilac, pink, burgundy, green and white. French lavender also has a strong smell, but not as pleasant as English lavender. Lavender Stahadskaya blooms earlier than other types of lavender, in May. Flowering continues until July, and at the end of summer the second phase of flowering may begin. The limit of cold resistance of French sylvania is zones 6-7, so in the middle lane it can be grown in a pot.

      Toothed lavender (Lavanluda dentata). A heat-loving, compact subshrub with soft, silvery, rugged leaves and fairly large flowers. Blooms in July. Lavender jagged is fragrant and highly decorative, but very thermophilic (cold resistance limit - zones 8-9), therefore it is recommended for growing at home in a pot. Popular variety Royal Crown with purple flowers.

      Lavender prefers open, sunny locations and light, neutral to alkaline soils with good drainage. Lavender broadleaf is the most hardy and undemanding: it can put up with partial shade and slightly acidic soils. But for the successful cultivation of French lavender and serrated lavender (in the Middle lane, as already mentioned, only (at home in pots) it will take as much sun as possible. From readers of the site, I know that English lavender is grown in open ground, for example, in the Samara region (climate zone 4) Lavender angustifolia will need shelter in winter, but the danger to this lavender in cold regions is not so much frost as damping off or excess moisture.

      Lavender responds well to potash fertilizers, but nitrogen and manure should be avoided: they contribute to the growth of abundant but weak green mass at the expense of lavender flowering. In spring and autumn, it is useful to plentifully hill and mulch lavender, this contributes to the formation of new green shoots on the old trunk.

      Occasionally, lavender is affected by gray rot or they lay their pennit larvae on it. Parts of lavender affected by gray mold should be removed and burned. To protect themselves from predators, pennits cover their eggs with a layer of foam that looks like saliva. This spoils the appearance of lavender, although it does no harm to the plant. Drops of white foam can be washed off the lavender with a hose.

      Propagation of lavender. Lavender from seeds, stratification

      Growing lavender from seeds.

      Lavender is an ornamental and medicinal aromatic plant known to people since ancient times. ancient rome. Once I saw the delicate green of the leaves, lush bloom low spherical bushes, fragrant with freshness, it is simply impossible not to fall in love with these lilac-lilac flowers and an exquisite, delicate aroma. And, of course, every grower, experienced or beginner, dreams of growing and planting this wonderful plant in his garden.

      Growing lavender from seed is perhaps the least expensive and most reliable way put her in your flower garden. Lavender seeds are now sold almost everywhere. However, it should be noted that not all types of lavender are suitable for central Russia. It is preferable to take the seeds of angustifolia lavender. It is advisable to buy them in autumn or early winter. Why? Yes, because its seeds must undergo pre-sowing treatment - the so-called stratification: they must be kept for at least two months at a temperature of about +5 ° C. This is done to increase seed germination. For stratification, most often flower growers place seeds in the vegetable section of the refrigerator, where exactly this temperature is kept. First you need to mix the seeds with wet sand.

      After the emergence of seedlings, seedlings are placed in the brightest place. It is desirable to provide additional illumination of seedlings to avoid its extension. Gradually, young plants are accustomed to room air, periodically removing the film, first for half an hour, then for an hour, and then remove it completely.

      Another way to grow lavender is to sow seeds directly into the ground. Here, too, in order to wait for friendly shoots, certain requirements must be observed.

      The next step is to prepare the soil for sowing: dig it up, adding coarse river sand or fine gravel when digging for better moisture and breathability.

      Lavender narrow-leaved, English, true (Lavandula angustifolia, L. officinalis) . This plant is most often referred to when they say lavender . Unpretentious and winter-hardy plant (from climatic zone 4 with shelter) up to 1 m in height and width, with small narrow leaves of gray-green color. Angustifolia lavender flowers narrow and elongated on long thin straight peduncles. Color - all shades of lilac and blue, pink, white. The whole shrub exudes a delicate fresh aroma and is of great industrial value as aromatic and medicinal plant. blooms lavender angustifolia in June - July. Famous varieties and varieties: Alba (White), Rosea (pink), Hidcote (dark purple), Beechwood Blue (lilac-blue), Imperial Gem (dark purple), little lottie (pale pink dwarf up to 30 cm tall), Nana Alba (white dwarf up to 30 cm in height), Munstead (lilac-blue), Melissa Lilac (lilac large-flowered), etc.

      Broad-leaved lavender (Lavanluda latifolia) has a stronger flavor than lavender angustifolia. Unlike the latter, broadleaf lavender bears 3 inflorescences per stem, not just one.

      Serrated lavender (Lavanluda dentata) . A heat-loving, compact subshrub with soft, silvery, rugged leaves and fairly large flowers. Blooms in July. Lavender jagged fragrant and highly decorative, but very thermophilic (cold resistance limit - zones 8-9), therefore it is recommended for growing a house in a pot. Popular variety royal crown with purple flowers.

      Lavender responds well to potash fertilizers. however, nitrogen and manure should be avoided. they contribute to the growth of abundant, but weak green mass to the detriment of lavender bloom. Spring and autumn lavender it is useful to plentifully spud and mulch. this contributes to the formation of new green shoots on the old trunk.

      Lavender- the plant is short-lived, in natural conditions it lives for about 10 years. In culture, the life span and decoration lavender can and should be extended with regular haircuts. Small pruning should be done immediately after finishing. lavender bloom. and at the end of the season - one more, in which you can significantly shorten the stems, be sure to leave 4-5 new green shoots. Can't be cut lavender to stiff stems, this will cause the death of the plant.

      Occasionally lavender gray rot affects or lays their pennit larvae on it. Parts affected by gray mold lavender should be removed and burned. To protect themselves from predators, pennits cover their eggs with a layer of foam that looks like saliva. It ruins the look lavender. although it does no harm to the plant. Drops of white foam can be washed off with lavender water jet from a hose.

      Propagation of lavender. Lavender from seeds, stratification

      Growing lavender from seeds is quite difficult, the seeds need a period stratification(low temperatures). In addition, only species can be propagated with confidence with seeds. lavender. In my garden English lavender reproduces by self-seeding. It happens like this: the seeds that fell off the plant in the fall, after lying down in the cold for a couple of months (in winter, the temperature usually drops to -3 degrees for several nights), germinate, and by spring, somewhere in the flower garden, I find a tiny bush lavender. 2-3 cm in size. Such a bush lavender can be transplanted in a pot. and after a few months - to a permanent place. For stratification of lavender seeds at home. put them in a small box with soil, moisten the ground, put the box in a plastic bag and store it in the bottom of the refrigerator for a couple of months. When lavender seeds germinate, the box can be taken out and placed in the light and heat.

      Lavender perfect for any garden style. and for urban or balcony gardening. From lavender you can even create a low hedge. Looks great lavender in mixed flower beds, in rockeries, apothecary gardens, as well as in potted and tubs. Grow lavender(or install pots of lavender) along garden paths or near doors: from touching lavender exudes waves of exquisite aroma. It is believed to be strong smell of lavender confuses insect pests, so the plant is traditionally planted in vegetable gardens. Lavender looks great next to many plants. Most often, probably lavender planted next to roses.

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    Lavender is one of those plants that is used in almost every industry, be it pharmaceuticals, cooking or perfumery. Its enchanting aroma and unique color have long been perceived as separate components. Creating a lavender mood in the interior with their help is a difficult but interesting task.

    How to grow lavender in a pot at home?

    In our latitudes, or rather, in the middle lane and northern regions, only one frost-resistant species grows. This is English lavender or narrow-leaved lavender. You have probably seen this shrub in its natural environment. It looks like a small bush with silvery lower shoots and gray leaves. The flowers of narrow-leaved lavender are medium-sized, collected in spikelets and have a deep lilac color. And, of course, the lavender scent is hard to confuse. It usually spreads over meadows in the second decade of summer, when the plant blooms.

    Reproduction of lavender, like most representatives of the Lamiaceae family, is carried out by seed or vegetative method. Vegetative reproduction is easier to reproduce at home, since lavender gives a sufficient number of layering and cuttings and takes root well. But this technique is better suited for the cultivation of existing varieties. To germinate seedlings of a new original sample and many seedlings, it is better to get it from seeds.

    How to grow lavender on the balcony without problems? Take a look at the following types of plants:

    • narrow-leaved;
    • Serrated;
    • Broadleaf or French lavender.

    What varieties are suitable for home breeding?

    • Suite;
    • Munstead;
    • lavender lady;
    • Dwarf blue;
    • Hidcote;
    • Aroma of Provence;
    • Voznesenskaya 34;
    • Anouk.

    Packaged seeds are usually calibrated so you don't need to sort them again. But if you wish, set aside for planting the largest samples that have a dense structure and an even shade. If the seeds were collected by hand, they must be cold stratified.

    Equally important is the correct selection of containers for sowing seeds. Lavender has a strong root system, going deep, so the container cannot be flat. The minimum diameter of a pot for a stronger sprout transplanted to a permanent place is at least 30 cm (volume - 2 - 3 liters). For germinating seedlings, smaller containers can be used at first. But if the root system receives less nutrition, this will affect the size and shade of the inflorescences.

    Another condition for a pot in which lavender is grown: it must be light, so as not to overheat in the sun, and have a well-organized drainage system. Bay, waterlogging and overheating of the roots will lead to the death of the plant.

    The optimal composition of the substrate for lavender varieties includes the following components:

    • river sand;
    • Leaf humus;
    • Turf;
    • Garden land.

    Whatever the soil complex, a layer of drainage is necessarily laid out at the bottom of the pot, which is necessary for aeration of the root system. For the same reason ordinary earth from the garden is not used, as it is too dense and will "suffocate" the roots. If you do not know how to grow lavender in a pot on the windowsill, follow all the steps above and start sowing the seeds.

    step by step

    Seed material for planting an aromatic plant is not cheap. It is for this reason that gardeners prefer seedlings grown with my own hands. While this lengthens the process, there are many benefits. At a minimum, there is a chance to fully control all stages of the growing season. Seedlings obtained from seeds are more resistant and give a good percentage of survival in open ground.

    When selecting seeds, take into account the price factor and the name of the manufacturer. If the material for sowing is purchased from private nurseries or farms, ask to see the collection of plants. Reputable gardeners usually have an extensive palette of perennials and will certainly not deny you the right to look at them live. Cheap samples from dubious suppliers may not give the shoots that are expected from them. Try to get the most common information about the purchased material, features of its cultivation and characteristics.

    Self-collection of seeds is a painstaking, but doable task. The easiest way to get seeds from dried bouquets. The fact that they remain viable for several years is very convenient. It is best to store seed material in an airtight container, protected from light.

    To grow lavender seedlings from seeds, they need to be stratified. If you skip this stage, the seedlings may not sprout or gain enough strength for further development. Stratification is divided into artificial and natural. In the first case, you keep the seeds in the cold, preparing them for sowing in advance. In the second case, sowing is carried out directly in the winter season so that the seeds are stratified immediately in the soil.

    Cold treatment takes a long time. Its minimum duration is 30-45 days, longer periods are also welcome. To perform artificial stratification, the seeds are mixed with wet sand or other substrate, placed in sealed bags and kept in a cool room. In this state, they should be 1.5 months.

    How else can you activate the growth of lavender seeds:

    • After sowing into the soil, spill them hot water;
    • Soak the seeds for several hours in a solution with the addition of a growth stimulant or phytohormones.

    Growing seedlings is carried out in loose nutrient soil. Ready-made store-bought soil mixtures (universal substrate) or special compositions prepared for seedlings or summers will fit into its role. If the earth mixture is prepared on your own, do not forget to ignite it in the oven or spill it with a manganese solution for disinfection.

    Seedlings develop well in shallow wide containers made of plastic or wood. The cassette planting method is not suitable for lavender. Make sure that the seeds are planted in the soil at a not very deep depth.

    Seedling sowing can be carried out at the end of the second winter decade or at the beginning of spring. Seeds are laid out at a sufficient distance from each other. This is due to the fact that lavender has a powerful root system with long shoots. The steps look like this:

    • The container is filled with soil to a depth of 6 - 7 centimeters;
    • The earth is moistened by spraying;
    • Seeds are planted manually, the distance between them is at least 2 cm;
    • A layer of soil 3 mm thick is poured on top;
    • The container is closed with a protective film.

    Features of care

    In its natural environment, lavender grows in difficult areas and copes with harsh environmental conditions. However, this does not mean that a plant bred at home is unpretentious and does not need any care measures. A prerequisite when growing lavender is its content on a sunny warm windowsill. In the summer months, the pot can be moved to an open balcony or outside if you live in a private house on the ground.

    Since the flower loves abundant lighting, in the cold season with a short daylight hours, it will need additional artificial lighting. This is one of the key downsides to growing lavender due to rising energy costs. The basic rule is that the daylight hours for a plant should last at least 10 hours.

    The root system needs a constant supply of air. Therefore, the substrate in pots is regularly loosened, but not to a great depth, otherwise the roots are injured. To prevent moisture from evaporating quickly, renew the layer of mulch after watering. You can mulch the ground with small sawdust or decorative stones. falling asleep protective layer, leave free space near the base of the trunk so that it does not rot.

    Watering is carried out moderately, as the top layer of the earthy coma dries. Lavender tolerates a short-term lack of moisture even better than excessive waterlogging.

    To make the bush look attractive and not lose its decorative effect, it can occasionally be cut off, removing overgrown or improperly protruding shoots. Top dressing is applied only for seedlings (twice a month, except for the winter season). If lavender is propagated by cuttings, the use of fertilizers is optional.

    After how much can you transplant, sell?

    Lavender grown from seeds will enter the flowering phase no earlier than 12 months later. This is a favorable scenario. Usually, in the first season, the plant is only gaining activity, so all resources go to the development and growth of the root system. Full-fledged inflorescences-spikelets of a trade dress appear approximately in the second year of a bush's life. At this point, you can transplant lavender into open ground.

    Conditions for planting lavender in open ground

    Transplanting is always a stressful situation for a plant. If it is transferred to an open area, the stress factor doubles. To reduce negative background, select right place. Lavender does not like shaded areas, as the soil remains constantly moist in them. Before planting seedlings, a plot of land is carefully loosened and fertilized with compost. Soils with low acidity (below 6.5 pH) are limed. Each bush should be placed at a sufficient distance from its neighbor (up to 30 cm). The depth of the hole is dug in accordance with the volume of the container and the size of the earthen coma in which the bush is located.

    Plant seeds can be sown directly in open ground (without prior germination for seedlings). For them to take root, the following conditions are met:

    • Sowing is carried out at the end of September or throughout the month of October. This is done so that by the onset of cold weather the seedlings have already gained a certain strength;
    • Seed embedding depth - no more than four millimeters. From above, the soil must be tamped;
    • Watering after planting is carried out only if there is a drought in the yard;
    • The sown area after snowfall is covered with a thick layer of snow mass or spruce branches to prevent the plantings from freezing;
    • If sowing is postponed for some reason to spring, be sure to stratify the seeds for 2 months in the refrigerator.

    Care for lavender growing in open ground is carried out approximately according to the same scheme as described above. An exception is regular weeding, since the proximity to weeds will adversely affect the condition of the flower.

    The option of transplanting grown seedlings, in contrast to sowing seeds in open soil, gives more confidence in the success of the operation. Inexperienced gardeners are not always able to correctly stratify the first time, which will affect the germination characteristics. But comparing both methods and giving preference to any of them is not entirely true, since each of them has both pluses and minuses.

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