Cut back to a pair of leafs on this years growth should be a general
principle.

From: Bob Moore
Newsgroups: uk.rec.gardening,free.uk.gardening
Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2002 15:38:16 +0000
Subject: Lavender & Rosemary

On Sun, 03 Nov 2002 03:48:05 GMT,
(Rodger Whitlock) wrote:

But to my intense surprise, the lavenders re-sprouted and grew
vigorously and well.

I found it depends upon variety. Lullingstone Castle is very vigorous
and can be abused, but Hidcote is more delicate. Lullingstone's got
lax habit, but it's great if you're growing for scent : *very*
powerful :-)