On 14/03/2013 09:23, David.WE.Roberts wrote:
On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:52:56 +0000, kaddie wrote:

i ordered a lavender plant last week and i got it today.... can i plant
it now outside...i am new to gardening so need some guidence.... Approx
10 - 15cm from base of root ball to top of the plant..

First thing is, where are you and what is the weather like?
Also, is your soil waterlogged?

If the temperature is below freezing and the soil is very soggy and icy it
probably isn't the best time to plant anything.

Is it in a pot or is it bare rooted?

Cheers

Dave R


IME lavender is as tough as old boots but, like anything that's probably
spent its life in a greenhouse, the current weather may be a shock for it.
I have a couple of things in transparent plastic bags, hanging on hooks,
waiting the temperature to go above 5degC before planting out