Where to plant lavender
As with most plants, lavender is all about location, location, location for best results.
- full sun
- Well drained soil
- Avoid clay soils, or use a raised bed or large containers
- Pebbles, sand, mixed lime and composted manure are all suggested additions when planting lavender - especially in bulk.
Lavender is traditionally a mediterranean plant, so be aware it will appreciate a spot which offers full sun. Lavender is a fan of dry heat, and once established will need very little care and attention, and also very little watering once established.
The actual art of planting lavender is quite simple, however the distance to plant lavender is always a tricky decision for every gardener. Of course there is no right or wrong answer, and it would also depend on variety, the size of the lavender plant you are planting, and the reason why you are planting it. For hedges I would recommend leaving a foot between each plant (9cm plants - 2 year hedge, 1 litre - 1 year hedge). Specimen lavender (in pots larger than 3 litre / 18cm) will be near their full growth, and are easier to estimate planting distance.
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