Re: Sudden Death Strikes Lavender

I'm told lavendar is not long-lived.  I dug up some stoechas lavendar
and moved it, and it died. (I shouldn't have tried to moved it)  But I
do have lots of self-seeded lavendar, including from the plants that
died.  I had a Lavandula Pinnata, which was growing well, and took a
dozen or so cuttings from it which all grew, and the mother plant
appears to have died, probably as the result of frost this winter.  The
cuttings are outside, close to the house and are doing fine.  I'm taking
large numbers of cuttings of my lavendars so I'll be able to replace
them if need be.

I've been taking small cuttings (about 4 inches) of softwood, dipping
them in honey, putting them in potting mix, and in the glasshouse (this
ensures regular watering, and some protection from weather) until they
are growing, then very carefully separating them and potting them
individually.  At this stage they can go outside.  I read somewhere
about using honey, and don't know if it helps, but the cuttings are
taking.


suna dokur wrote:
> 
> Dear All,
> 
> it's happening again: sudden death strikes my beautiful lavender! Strangely
> though, one or the other plant in a big bed or row are affected or one of
> several potted plants. While everyone else is doing just fine, one or two
> plants enjoying exactly the same conditions as all other just wither away
> pathetically. Anyone know why? And can something be done about it?
> 
> Suna
> (Istanbul-Turkey)
> 
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