Re: Lavender
Tim Toohey wrote:
>
> I have read somewhere (sorry--I don't remember where!) that it is best to
> replace Lavenders every three or four years. Two years ago I planted a
> lavender "hedge" with Lavandula dentata, L. stoechas, and L. x intermedia
> 'Grosso' (perhaps "Provence). The hedge now is in full bloom, but is
> beginning to get a little out of hand. It is beloved by bees and numerous
> hummingbirds here in Los Angeles.
>
> Do others have experience on whether it is better to replace the plants or
> to do some judicious pruning of new growth?
Well in my book replacement is only necessary where growth is becoming
too open and floppy, or just too woody. If it's merely a question of
becoming somewhat untidy, I should think a judicious pruning will fix
the problem. However if the plnts are tending to get woody it might at
least be worth looking into the production of replacements for next
year.
Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata, New Zealand. (on the "Ring of Fire" in the SW Pacific).
Lat. 41:16S Long. 174:58E. Climate: Mediterranean/Temperate
