Looking after Lavender

LAVENDER…

Requires well drained neutral to alkaline soil. You should incorporate grit/sharp sand when planting lavender to improve drainage in heavy soil.
Requires a sunny position, do not grow under a leaf canopy
Requires little fertilizer, although feeding with potash will encourage more prolific flowering and improved colouration.
Water for approximately three weeks until established.
Are evergreen
Are aromatic
Need to be cut back mid September (September 15th between 10.00 and 11.00 am!) ½” above hard wood and again in Spring after first flush to shape.
Takes approximately four years to reach full height.
Are edible - Angustifolia & Intermedia Lavenders.