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Container cultivation of English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

A method of growing Lavandula angustifolia in containers, allowing for precise control of moisture levels and microclimate, which are critical for its waterlogging-sensitive root system.

In the reference 30 varieties crop English lavender, where this is mentioned in the description.

In the container cultivation of English lavender, preventing water stagnation is of key importance, which is achieved by using high-drainage substrates and porous containers, such as terracotta or clay pots. The container size is selected individually and should exceed the root ball by no more than 5 cm to eliminate the risk of root rot development due to an excess volume of damp substrate.

The mobility of the containers allows the plants to be moved to protected locations during the winter period, which is essential for preserving the crop in regions with harsh climates. For container planting, compact and dwarf varieties such as Munstead or Hidcote are preferred, as they maintain their aesthetic appeal and a manageable bush shape in a limited volume of soil, provided they receive 8–10 hours of direct sunlight.

General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.

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Varieties of English lavender mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Hall Elsie K.

5 records

LAAZ0001

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Koning Lammert

4 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

4 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

3 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

3 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Virginia Mc Naughton

3 records

Lablusa

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Momparler Albors Juan Ismael

3 records

Coconut Ice

Protection expired

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Lavenite Enterprises

3 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

3 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

2 records

150GY007

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Hall Elsie K.

2 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Armada International B.V.

2 records

Felice

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Paulus P. M. van der Salm

2 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.

2 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.

2 records

Felice Silver

Application submitted

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Lammert Koning^^^Paulus P. M. van der Salm

2 records

FORLEV03

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

BURPEE NL B.V.

2 records

DOW4

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Downderry Nursery Ltd.

2 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Ruijun Li

2 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Ruijun Li

2 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Martijn Baijens

2 records

LAAZ0005

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records