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Old 09-06-2003, 10:45 AM
Shirl
 
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Default Lavender transplanting tips please



Transplanting now will have put the plant under maximum stress. It needs

to
take up water to transpire through its leaves - in transplanting you have
broken all the small fibrous roots through which water is taken into the
plant!

I'd cut back the plant taking off the flowers and new soft growth - DO NOT
cut back into the woody growth. Sacrifice this years flowers for next

year.

You also need to give it water. But be careful not too much/too often it
hates sitting in damp soil. (;-) Better to keep it on the dry side rather
than too wet.


pk

Thanks a (lavender) bunch, Paul. Sorry couldnt resist the joke.... i'll get
my coat! ;-)

I will cut off the flowers then, it is a shame as it is still looking rather
healthy, however, if its a benefit to the plant long term then its worth it.
I'll dry the flowers and be able to enjoy them for a longer time anyway!

Much appreciated

Shirl