How to store lavender outdoors in winter

The weather conditions of each region require different care for lavender. The main task of the gardener is to properly prepare and protect the flower all winter. Then the lavender will not freeze and will continue to develop with renewed vigor.

Essential knowledge about preparing lavender for winter

The main points before the “hibernation” of lavender are pruning And shelter plants. These processes begin at October November. It all depends on the weather conditions of a particular region. To cover the lavender you need to prepare spruce spruce branches. It allows air to pass through perfectly and during the thaw does not allow ice to form on the branches.

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It is best to prune lavender at the end of summer. If this moment is missed, then it is better to postpone it until the onset of spring. Otherwise, the trimmed bushes will become too sensitive to frost and cold wind. It is advisable not to forget about this procedure. Thanks to pruning lavender rejuvenates and next year its flowering will be even more magnificent.In addition, leaving long branches for the winter, there is a risk that they will be broken off by a strong wind, and thereby make the flower vulnerable not only to the cold, but also to various diseases.

Do not forget that you need to prune only those branches that have already bloomed and only their green part, without reaching 3 cm to wood. This must be done so that lavender can cope with the healing process more easily.

Caring for lavender before wintering

Some plant varieties are very fragile and do not tolerate winter well, so in addition to covering them with spruce branches, they should also be mulch. That is, you need to make a thick mound around the trunk peat or sawdust. Mulch fallen leaves or straw should not be used. They do not allow air to pass through, the lavender under them does not breathe and rots.

Can also be used as shelter lutrasil or agrospan. To do this, the plant is tied with twine. A kind of hut is made around it from strong branches or stakes, the structure is well secured and covered with special material.

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In order not to ruin all your efforts to protect lavender in winter, it must be opened correctly in spring. Everything must be done gradually. Lavender must get used to the bright light of the sun's rays. Bushes that were grown in containers must be sent to a room that is not heated (veranda, balcony), otherwise the soil in the pot will freeze and the flower will die.

IN southern regions You can use lavender for the winter don't cover. But you need to be sure that the thermometer readings will not fall below -20 ° C and the winter will not be snowy (a conclusion can only be drawn if you carefully monitor the weather over several years). In spring, the plant must be carefully examined.Shoots damaged by frost should be pruned.

If you do everything correctly, lavender will definitely survive until spring and will surprise you with its beautiful delicate blooms and aroma.