Lavender

A packet of Lavender ''Munstead'' seeds would cost less than £3 - just an idea I have found that variety makes an inexpensive and neat low growing hedge.

 

Just be wary of lavender plug plants, I ordered a batch from VM two summers ago when they had a great offer on them, but most were looking very sad when they arrived and had almost gone in a day or so.

Seems such young lavenders are very prone to disease so need some careful looking after and transport, so if yours do not look great contact the seller.

I sent VM these pics and they replaced without question, the new ones ok apart from a couple not looking good.

Seeds or these plug plants will take 2 -3 years to make anything like a decent size plant.
If you are looking for just a few, they buying larger pot grown plants might be a better option..?


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Maybe I will just have to wait until the plants go out of date and are sold off cheap. I saw plenty last year but I didn't need them then.

G.

 

Pot into 9cm pots, place in your trough and cover with plastic to make a sort of cloche. They will grow quickly and in 3 weeks or so they will have filled those pots. You can then remove the cover Pot on again into 1 litre pots or into your trough.
Dont overwater or overfeed.
They wont grow as fast or flower as profusely if not in the ground though.

 

Sometimes it is better to excercise a little patience and plan ahead. It can be more rewarding and cost a lot less.

 

Wise words indeed!

 

@Verdun ......get on with the painting..

 

My local B&M had some last time i went a few days ago might be worth a try.