Is lavender easy to grow in pots? What kind of lavender is suitable for potting?

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1. Is it easy to take care of?

2. Which type is suitable for potted plants?

Lavender potted plants are relatively easy to maintain. This plant has strong adaptability and can tolerate both high and low temperature environments, as long as the soil is loose and fertile and sufficient light is provided. There are many varieties of it, and the dwarf ones are more suitable for potted plants, such as Hidcoat, Mengsheed, Melissa and Folgate. These are all about 50 cm in height and look beautiful in pots.

1. Is it easy to grow?

Lavender is still a relatively easy plant to grow. It has strong adaptability. It is not afraid of high temperatures and can tolerate low temperatures. As long as the soil is loose and fertile and the light is sufficient, the plants can grow Healthy growth. It should be noted that although it is easy to grow as a potted plant, it is not easy to grow as a ground plant. Due to climate problems, it is only suitable for large-scale planting in Xinjiang and other places.

2. Which type of potted plant is suitable?

1. Hidcote: This is a lavender variety that is very popular abroad. It has a strong fragrance, dark purple flowers, and silver-green leaves. It usually blooms in late spring and early summer. The plant height is 60 cm and the crown width can reach 75 cm. Because it is relatively short, it is very suitable for potted plants.

2. Meng Shide: This variety of lavender has a relatively compact plant type. , the growth is also very slow, the flower spikes are large, the color is lavender, and the fragrance is rich. It has lacy leaves and likes full sun. It has a height of 45 cm and a crown width of 60 cm.

3. Melissa: Unlike common lavender, the flowers of this variety are light pink, and will turn white when they wither. The branches and leaves are silvery green. Its flowering period is in late spring and early summer, with a height of up to 50 cm and a crown width of 60 cm.

4. Folgate: Also relatively short. Lavender, height 50 cm, crown width 60 cm. Its height is very neat, the flower spikes are small but delicate, and the flower color is deep purple. Typically blooms in early summer and is ideal for both cut and dried flowers.

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