Would you like to perk up your garden this winter? This guide to the best winter plants for pots has lots of gorgeous plant suggestions to inspire you.
18.07.2024 - 11:19 / growingfamily.co.uk / Catherine
Are you looking for advice on how to plant lavender in pots? This guide covers everything you need to know about how to grow lavender in pots, including tips on lavender varieties, planting instructions, how to care for lavender plants in pots, and growing lavender in pots indoors.
Lavender is a Mediterranean woody plant, with the botanical name Lavandula. It’s a member of the mint family, and there are around 39 lavender species native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, North and West Africa, India, and the Atlantic Islands. All are found in somewhat dry soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, and good drainage.
Lavender leaves are evergreen, fragrant, and grey-green in colour. The flowers are borne in spikes above woody stems, and are usually shades of purple, although the blooms of some varieties of lavender are pink or white.
Lavender is a fantastic plant to introduce if you’d like to make your garden wildlife-friendly. It’s adored by pollinating insects as it provides a rich source of pollen and nectar. It’s one of the best flowers for bees too; if you’ve already got lavender in your garden, you will no doubt be familiar with the abundance of bees who pay it a visit.
Fresh lavender has a unique scent, and has been used as a fragrance for centuries. Lavender is known for its ability to relax, and can also help to improve sleep, regulate heart rate, manage anxiety and calm a busy mind. It’s no wonder these beautiful purple flowers are used in *lavender essential oils and a huge range of beauty and wellbeing products, is it?
You might also like to find out more about lavender flower meaning and the symbolism associated with this plant. We’ve also got a great guide to companion plants for lavender to help
Would you like to perk up your garden this winter? This guide to the best winter plants for pots has lots of gorgeous plant suggestions to inspire you.
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