Lavandula angustifolia
English Lavender
English lavender leads fragrance and cottage-garden searches in the UK, EU, and US — purple spikes, drought tolerance, and culinary/craft uses.
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Licht
Full sun
Needs open sky; shade makes plants leggy and sparse.
Gietwater
Low
Water to establish, then sparingly — hates wet feet.
Temperatuur
Hardy
Many cultivars hardy to USDA ~5 with mulch protection.
Luchtvochtigheid
Low
Humid, rainy climates need gravel mulch and airflow.
Grond
Sandy / alkaline
Lean, well-drained soil; amend clay with grit.
Veilig voor huisdieren
Mild risk
Essential oils are concentrated; plant material can upset pets.
Gedetailleerde verzorgingsinstructies
Site
Choose the sunniest, driest spot. Raised beds help in wet UK/Pacific Northwest winters.
Watering
Overwatering is the main killer. Let soil dry between drinks.
Pruning
Shear spent spikes after bloom. Never cut into old woody stems with no green growth.
Winter
Avoid heavy wet mulch against crowns. In cold zones, protect from ice and windburn.
