Cutting Lavender: When And How?

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Multiply the lavender feet to create a sort of purple fragrant border during the summer, nothing more simple. And in addition, if you cut the stem pieces at a friend's house, these lavenders will have a history reminding their origin and the person who gave them!

Make cuttings of lavender

When to make lavender cuttings?

You are lucky, there are several times to start in the cuttings of lavender: in the spring, around March-April, either at the end of summer or at the beginning of autumn, so September-October, at the moment of size. If possible check out the lunar calendar and wait for the rising moon phase which is conducive to rooting.

What tools and materials to plan to make lavender cuttings?

Whatever the cuttings, you always need to get a perfectly sharp knife, in addition to a pruner. You will also need small pots or plastic cups, potting soil, a little gravel and, of course, a beautiful lush lavender foot.

How to make the cut of lavender?

Prepare the buckets by filling them with a mixture of gravel and potting soil.

Cutting lavender

With pruning shears, cut just under leaves, stems without flowers of a dozen cm. Remove the bottom leaves with the knife by cutting cleanly and frankly.

With your index finger, make a hole in a small pot and insert the cuttings. Tamp the soil around and water generously.

To speed up the recovery, you can place a plastic bag upside down on the pot, fixing it with an elastic around the edge of the pot: this will create a greenhouse effect.

Place pots with cuttings against a wall, without direct sun, sheltered from strong winds.

Be patient!

Cutting Lavender: When And How?

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❓ What month should you cut back lavender?

👉 “Ideally, you should prune your lavender twice in a growing season — once in early spring and once in late summer, after it's done blooming,” she says. In early spring, Fedele suggests waiting until you see new growth before you prune. Then in late summer, after the plants have stopped blooming, prune again.

❓ What stage do you cut lavender?

👉 Generally, you want to harvest a stem of lavender when about half of the buds are in bloom. Of course, you may not be inclined to harvest lavender stem by stem. You can approach your lavender plants in sections, harvesting parts of the plant at various times, when each part is at its peak bloom.

❓ How do you cut and keep lavender?

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❓ How do I cut lavender?

👉 As with harvesting, trim just above leaf nodes or side branches. Avoid cutting into the lowest bare woody growth. Take a peek around the base of the lavender plant: you'll see tough woody growth close to the ground that has no sprouts or leaf nodes, and more tender growth (green or light brown) above that.

❓ Can you prune lavender in March?

👉 March through May, early spring is the best time to prune. Remove any dead branches all the way down to the hedge bottom. (see image) Following a harsh winter season as seen during the winter of 2013-14 (see 2014 Winter Blog) you may want to prune the entire lavender bush down to the bare woody hedge.

❓ Can I cut lavender back to the ground?

👉 Never cut them back, hoping to stimulate new growth. The plant cannot produce new growth from the woody parts. When you're pruning woody lavender plants, it's also a good idea not to prune all of the plant at the same time. Instead, work slowly, trimming back each branch, but never cutting into the brown wood.

❓ What happens if you don't prune lavender?

👉 Prune for healthier lavender plants An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant's lifespan.

❓ Will lavender rebloom after cutting?

👉 If plants are cut back or pruned after their summer flowering, this can encourage lavender to bloom once again during the moderate weather of early fall.

❓ Where do I cut back lavender?

👉 When and how to prune: Prune right after the first flowering and again in late August after the last flush has faded. Cut off about 2/3 of the plant's height or to just above the bottom two sets of leaves on each stem. Take care not to cut into the woody part of the plant which can cause damage.

❓ How far down do you cut lavender?

👉 Cut off about 2/3 of the plant's height or to just above the bottom two sets of leaves on each stem. Take care not to cut into the woody part of the plant which can cause damage. Twice-a-year pruning will keep your plant healthy and compact.

❓ Can you cut back lavender in the spring?

👉 In the spring is where you can cut lavender back more aggressively. Typically lavender is not a plant that can be cut right back to the base and be expected to grow back so you need to be a little careful. A general rule of thumb is to cut the plant back by roughly a third.

❓ How do you cut lavender flowers for drying?

👉 Cut the lavender at the base of the stem right before the buds open. This will ensure that the dried lavender will retain a strong floral scent and remain it's bright purple color. Cut matured lavender flowers just above the leaves. Aim to get the longest stem possible on the flower.

❓ When is the best time of year to plant lavender cuttings?

👉 A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest. If you’re new to plant propagation, taking lavender cuttings in summer is a good way to start as they root easily and will provide you with lots of new plants for free. Choose non-flowered shoots of this year’s growth and ensure that they’re free from pests and disease.

❓ What is the best tool to cut lavender?

👉 Cutting into the woody growth can hurt the plant. Give it plenty of room by cutting about two inches above the end of the woody growth. The best cutting tool for lavender is called a harvesting knife. It's curved like a scythe and has a serrated edge.

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