English Lavender Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
English Lavender is one of the most widely grown lavender varieties. It is compact and slow-growing, perfect for small gardens and pots. It has gray-green leaves with a very fragrant aroma. It blooms throughout the summer but can withstand cold winters as low as 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of its pungent smell, this plant is often used for aromatherapy and perfume.
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English lavender
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Lavandula angustifolia
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Genus
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Lavandula
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Family
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Lamiaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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English Lavender Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for English Lavender.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, English Lavender needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least English Lavender needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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English Lavender Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for English Lavender to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
32°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Low
The ideal humidity range for your English Lavender to thrive is between 20% and 35%. |
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English Lavender Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for English Lavender. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
English Lavender plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
neutral
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English Lavender Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the English Lavender plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Blue
Green
Purple
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Characteristics |
Dried Arrangements
Cut Flowers
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is English Lavender toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause negative reactions in pets and humans. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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English Lavender Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate English Lavender, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
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English Lavender Native Region |
Find out where the English Lavender plant originated. |
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Country |
Croatia
France
Italy
Spain
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