What should I do with my precious lavender little tree during the winter? How should I protect her?

The biggest destroyer of lavender plants is moisture - if the roots stay wet, they can rot, so it is imperative that where you plant your lavender gets good drainage.


Do not use heavy organic mulches (sawdust, wood chips) which can increase both fungal pathogens and insect problems. Plant in an area away from winds, or put a protective wind block near it.





Vermiculture (worm compost) is also very good for lavender beds. In the fall top dress around the lavender with loose, dried manure. Lavender prefers a sweeter soil, so you can amend with lime. Use a mixture of 50% sand/50% limestone sand to top dress lavender beds.


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In order to discourage fungal pathogens, good air circulation is advised and can be achieved by spacing plants 2-3 feet apart and trimming the lower branches throughout the growing season.





Vascular wilts are most common in the month of August when temperatures reach 90° F and humidity reaches 90%. If damaged plants are present, remove and destroy any infected plant material and avoid replanting with susceptible varieties. Dr. A. O. Tucker advises using one to two inches of white sand as a mulch around plants to reduce fungal pathogen infection. In addition, he found that the sand increased flower and oil production when compared to a control group of plants which were not mulched.


http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/staff/j...


Good luck! Hope this is helpful.

What should I do with my precious lavender little tree during the winter? How should I protect her?
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