I have a Fathead lavender which was lovely until this year when it became leggy and spindly. I don't know how to care for it. Should it be cut right back? I don't want to kill it or prevent it flowering next year.
2006-10-08 11:45:13 · 8 answers · asked by dottie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It shouldn’t hurt it but don’t cut it right back, trim it with the hedge shears
2006-10-08 11:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lavender does tend to get leggy at times,so yes it needs a hair cut.Just take your shears and shape it rather than cut it right back. It should be fine next spring.
2006-10-08 11:59:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead, cut it back. Lavender will readily regrow next year. You might want to cut it back and then put a good mulch around the plant to prevent the roots from freezing if you are in a climate that has a harsh winter.
2006-10-08 11:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's just the right time to do it. Don't be scared of cutting it as it will give you more flower next season. Also feed them once in a while with a good plant food.
2006-10-08 14:19:06 · answer #4 · answered by -j4n3- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cut my Lavender down to one third every year just after the first good frost. Every year it seems to flower better and better!
2006-10-11 19:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhhh Lavender, thats such a healing plant and flower. Yes you can cut it back now, as it will give it a new leash of life, it will make it stronger. good luck with it.
2006-10-08 11:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by Petal62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it go, then next spring cut it back and clean it up and it will take off again.
2006-10-11 13:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and you can cut it back hard as well
2006-10-08 22:50:26 · answer #8 · answered by P felix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋