Lavender plants?

Question

I live in Tennessee. I bought a nice lavender plant and it started dying a few days later. I tried planting it in the ground, and that didn't help. Then I tried replanted it back in the same pot I got it from and added some gravel to the bottom to help drain the soil, as per HGTV.com tips.
Should I water it daily? Every other day? Anything else I should try?

Answer 1

Lavender plant is growing usually in the mountains well where is not so much hot.
It is better not to be in a pot of course.
You can try it in your garden and put water every day.Not to be on a strong sun this plant.
If it is not good you can try to put in the ground seeds.It will be more adoptive.
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Answer 2

It is possible to plant it during summer assuming the plant has been in the sun already and so is used to lots of sun though you could also wait a week or two for the expected hot weather to pass. Choose a spot with quite a lot of sun which is what lavender prefers but not close to large bushes or trees that will compete with it for water.Water the plant the night before so that it has a good drink and is happy. Plant the bush late on the following day so it will have a night to settle in. Dig a hole and mix in some old compost , not fresh manure as that can burn the roots. Fill the hole with water and let it all soak in then do that again so that there is plenty of moisture in the soil. Carefully take the plant out of the pot so as not to damage the roots too much , if the roots are very tangled then slowly try to untangle them , you don't want them all going around and around they should be able to spread out . With the plant in the hole fill moist soil around it and compress it down so as to hold the plant firm and reduce air gaps in the soil. Put a layer of mulch around the plant at least 30mm thick so as to slow down the drying effect of wind and sun. Finally water the plant once more and once a week for the rest of summer , when the rains come it will not need to be watered. I am on Phillip Island Vic and have 25 lavender plants around my home all grown myself from cuttings and many of them planted out during warm weather even though they were about only 5 or 6 inches tall (125 to 150 mm)

Answer 3

Dampness kills lavender plants. Dampness can come in the form of wet roots during the winter months or high humidity in the summer or overwatering.

You'll give your plants a head start if you add compost to your planting hole. It'll also help improve drainage, which prevents your plants from getting water-logged. While your plants are getting established, water when your soil starts getting dry. Once established you won't have to worry about watering because they'll be able to stand dry spells.

Make sure you have plenty of space between your plants for air flow and always plant in a sunny location.
Plant your lavender plants where they will be protected from harsh winter winds.

Good luck! Hope this helps.

Answer 4

The more you move it in, and out of the pot, the more stressed it will be, because exposing the roots to the air does just that.

Just set it in a shady spot for now, until it recovers from stress. Trim off all dead branches, so that new ones can grow strong. And forget it! It will come back next year, if it does not want to grow for you this year. If you really want a living one now, get another at the nursery, but don't throw out the roots of this one.

Answer 5

Depending on the type of lavender, they often like hot and dry (full sun) conditions. Try letting it dry out well before next watering. Mine did not do well in a pot. Hope this helps. They are awesome when they are happy!

Answer 6

My lavender is very easily maintained. Make sure it gets a half day of sun and water so that the soil is moist. If you stick your finger in the dirt and it is dry, it needs water!

Answer 7

when we buy plants from a nursery they are usually at the blooming stage and very beautiful, but transplanting them can often stall the blooming process for a while. i suggest planting it back into the ground and pinching back the blooms. this way the plant itself can use the energy for producing roots and leaves. this will give your plant the stamina to produce flowers that are healthier in a few weeks.

Answer 8

go to your local nursery and ask someone