Lavandula angustifolia
Re: Lavender boarder
Kathy N
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Hi, Paula,
To plant a lavender border/hedge, space smaller cultivars (roughly those that get under 45/50cm tall) 30cm apart, larger ones 45cm apart. Plant on a ridge to improve drainage - lavender is short-lived in wet, clay conditions. You can do a search here on Shoot of Lavandula angustifolia to get ideas of the cultivars available.
Kathy C
To plant a lavender border/hedge, space smaller cultivars (roughly those that get under 45/50cm tall) 30cm apart, larger ones 45cm apart. Plant on a ridge to improve drainage - lavender is short-lived in wet, clay conditions. You can do a search here on Shoot of Lavandula angustifolia to get ideas of the cultivars available.
Kathy C
Posted: Thursday 21st of April 2011 07:44 PM Last reply: Thursday 21st of April 2011 07:44 PM
Lavender boarder
Paula moynihan
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I want to create a continuous lavender border along a border down a drive. How far apart should I plant them in order to get a boarder without gaps?
Posted: Thursday 21st of April 2011 06:34 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 02:10 AM
Lavandula angustifolia
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Lavender much favoured by bees for nectar and pollen. The seeds will attract birds. Lavender has traditionally been used in pot-pourri, herb pillows and in small muslin bags to put between clean linen or to infuse bathwater. It is regarded as having relaxing properties, which may aid sleep and help soothe away tension headaches. It can be used like bay leaves to infuse lamb, or flavour jams and jellies.
Posted: Friday 5th of June 2009 07:35 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 01:39 AM
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Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
Posted: Sunday 17th of May 2009 07:58 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 02:08 AM
Relaxation
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Scent of lavender is very relaxing and it has been used for relaxing bubble baths and massage oils. Using fresh lavender flowers and infusing them in hot water you can make you own bed time tea to help you wind down after busy day. Easy and cost effective.
Posted: Friday 15th of May 2009 12:24 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 02:10 AM