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Post by Sharon Sharealike on Aug 27, 2007 19:52:33 GMT
Earlier this year (in June) I was at a hotel right by Stansted airport (Radisson I think) and in front of the hotel it was just a bank of Lavender.
I would like to try and replicate this as it looked lovely - with bees everywhere.
But what is the best type?
I seem to choose Lavenders that go really leggy and woody - or is it just how I look after them?
I was told to only cut back to the bottom of the sticks with this years flowers on.
Am I wrong or is the the type?
Ta!
Sharon
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Post by sarah on Aug 27, 2007 20:57:09 GMT
oo er
i thought yu had to wait till the flowers ha died off.
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Post by carlott on Aug 27, 2007 22:13:09 GMT
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Post by sarah on Aug 28, 2007 1:25:39 GMT
thankyou Carl.
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Post by Sharon Sharealike on Aug 28, 2007 8:17:41 GMT
Hi Sarah
It was the way I typed it!
I meant to say that I would cut them back after flowering down to the bottom on the sticks that had the flowers on!
*still doesn't make sense but I know what I mean*
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Post by Sharon Sharealike on Aug 28, 2007 8:20:08 GMT
Thanks Carl!
That is where I was going wrong, I need to cut an inch in as well!
If any one knows of some nice varieties, let me know!
Thanks
S
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Post by carlott on Aug 28, 2007 11:20:49 GMT
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Post by Lucy Lastic on Aug 28, 2007 12:18:05 GMT
Thanks Carl! That is where I was going wrong, I need to cut an inch in as well! If any one knows of some nice varieties, let me know! Thanks S x
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Post by Bromhamtog on Aug 31, 2007 16:21:59 GMT
I have 2 rows of lavender edging between the back lawn and gravel terrace (trying to move upmarket here!)
I planted it 5 years ago, all from cuttings I took from a Hidcote lavender that I had in the front garden. Blow me down, they all took! So I have a lovely lavender hedge for free! I cut the flower heads off once they have finished flowering (I take some earlier to dry and leave the rest for the bees 'n' butterflies.) Then in spring I trim back with shears, so that they have a nice rounded shape, but leave some growth from last season.
It's easy to look after, so hope you find one you like.
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Post by Dancin' Girl on Sept 2, 2007 21:39:54 GMT
Thanks Carl! That is where I was going wrong, I need to cut an inch in as well! If any one knows of some nice varieties, let me know! Thanks S x
When the flowers dry out I rub the flower heads off to use for cooking and chop up the stems - where most of the oil and therefore the scent is - tie it in muslin and put it in the linen cupboard.You have a LINEN CUPBOARD?  ? |
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Post by Shuggie on Sept 4, 2007 12:56:30 GMT
I bought some in B&Q a couple of years ago at 3 for a fiver. Just a bog standard English angustifolia but I cut back the flower stems right into the main stem (actually I cut them off when still in flower, put the flower ends into a paper bag, tie it up and hang it in the kitchen to dry). The plant comes back bigger and better than ever. You can trim it into shape at this time. I started with a few small plants now I have a huge clump in a corner by the patio. The scent is lovely.
When the flowers dry out I rub the flower heads off to use for cooking and chop up the stems - where most of the oil and therefore the scent is - tie it in muslin and put it in the linen cupboard. You have a LINEN CUPBOARD? ? She's POSH .. just ignore her .. |
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Post by Sharon Sharealike on Sept 4, 2007 14:36:30 GMT
You have a LINEN CUPBOARD? ? She's POSH .. just ignore her .. *squeaks in quiet voice* I have a linen cupboard! |
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Post by Dancin' Girl on Sept 4, 2007 20:16:54 GMT
She's POSH .. just ignore her .. *squeaks in quiet voice* I have a linen cupboard!I only have an AIRING cupboard. Will you still speak to me even tho' I'm lowly? |
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Post by maiden britten on Sept 8, 2007 22:41:14 GMT
*squeaks in quiet voice* I have a linen cupboard!I only have an AIRING cupboard. Will you still speak to me even tho' I'm lowly? I, too, have an airing cupboard. Full of linen, I would like to add, but have to confess, probably full of polyester/cotton. *sighs* |
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Post by lemanie on Sept 9, 2007 19:56:32 GMT
i also have a lavendar hedge round my front garden complete with many types of bumble bee high on pollen, Mine were also the 3 for a fiver job at B&Q and not one died. We hack (aka prune) them each year and they are lovely the next year.
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Post by Ann R Kay on Sept 12, 2007 11:40:01 GMT
I bought some in B&Q a couple of years ago at 3 for a fiver. Just a bog standard English angustifolia but I cut back the flower stems right into the main stem (actually I cut them off when still in flower, put the flower ends into a paper bag, tie it up and hang it in the kitchen to dry). The plant comes back bigger and better than ever. You can trim it into shape at this time. I started with a few small plants now I have a huge clump in a corner by the patio. The scent is lovely.
When the flowers dry out I rub the flower heads off to use for cooking and chop up the stems - where most of the oil and therefore the scent is - tie it in muslin and put it in the linen cupboard. You have a LINEN CUPBOARD? ? |
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Post by carlott on Sept 12, 2007 13:31:50 GMT
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