One of the more common symptoms of soil PH problems is yellowing foliage. When the PH of your soil becomes too acidic or too alkaline, certain nutrients and micronutrients can be ‘locked out’. This simply means that the roots of the plant are unable to uptake the desired nutrient and the plant effectively starves...
English Lavender refers to Lavandula Angustifolia Most people believe that there is only one kind of lavender, yet the Lavandula family includes almost 40 species; Lavandula angustifolia itself contains several cultivars. Some of the more popular English Lavender: Hidcote Premier Betty’s Blue Buena Vista Royal Velvet Nana Alba (white) English Lavener oil is really...
Lavandin refers to Lavandula x intermedia, the hybrid cross of Lavandula angustifolia (‘English lavender’) and L. latifolia (‘French’ or ‘Spike’ lavender). Lavandin crosses such as Grosso, Abrialii, and Seal have been grown for decades (if not centuries) worldwide for oil production. Lavandins generate higher yields than English lavender, and in many cases are more...
“I bought these beautiful potted lavender plants, now where should they go?” Consider the needs of the plant. Lavender likes three things: Sun Lavender likes sun. Period. Choose a location in full sun (partial will work, but not as well). Drainage Dry feet make for happy lavender. If your soil is thick with clay...
Dutch (Lavandin (L. angustifolia x intermedia)) This intermedia is a fast grower with long stems and nice silver foliage. Having a bit more delicate an aroma than Grosso, Dutch makes an excellent culinary lavender. If you produce lavender oil for aromatherapy, consider this variety for some nice surprises.