{"id":17189,"date":"2021-05-28T09:28:05","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T13:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=17189"},"modified":"2023-01-13T18:42:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T23:42:04","slug":"winterizing-lavender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/winterizing-lavender\/","title":{"rendered":"Winterizing Lavender: Tips on Surviving Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The lavender is used to the Mediterranean climate, but can also survive our winter. We show what to consider when winterizing lavender. Lavender ( <em>Lavandula<\/em> ) originally comes from the warm Mediterranean region, where it can be found in mountainous regions or near the coast, depending on the species. The real lavender ( <em>Lavandula angustifolia<\/em> ) is therefore usually far more resistant to the winter cold than, for example, the broad-leaved spear lavender ( <em>Lavandula latifolia<\/em> ) or the beautiful potted lavender ( <em>Lavandula stoechas<\/em> ). In this article, we will explain to you how you can successfully overwinter your lavender in pots and beds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hibernate_lavender\"><\/span>Hibernate lavender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661394da141c2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661394da141c2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/winterizing-lavender\/#Hibernate_lavender\" title=\"Hibernate lavender\">Hibernate lavender<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/winterizing-lavender\/#Cut_back_before_winter\" title=\"Cut back before winter?\">Cut back before winter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/winterizing-lavender\/#How_and_where_does_lavender_hibernate\" title=\"How and where does lavender hibernate?\">How and where does lavender hibernate?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/winterizing-lavender\/#Hibernate_lavender_in_a_pot\" title=\"Hibernate lavender in a pot\">Hibernate lavender in a pot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/winterizing-lavender\/#Hibernate_lavender_in_the_bed\" title=\"Hibernate lavender in the bed\">Hibernate lavender in the bed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/winterizing-lavender\/#Watering_lavender_in_winter\" title=\"Watering lavender in winter\">Watering lavender in winter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/winterizing-lavender\/#Particularly_hardy_lavender_species_and_varieties\" title=\"Particularly hardy lavender species and varieties\">Particularly hardy lavender species and varieties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Not every type of lavender is hardy and can survive the cold season outside with us unprotected. The most robust kind is the real lavender. This can usually remain in the bed without any problems. In contrast, spear lavender, poppy lavender. are more sensitive to frost and therefore need special protection in winter. If you plant them directly in a tub, they can easily be relocated to a sheltered place in the garden or house.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_back_before_winter\"><\/span>Cut back before winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regular pruning of lavender is important to prevent the shrub from balding in the long term and to keep the plant compact. However, if it is cut too late in summer, the lavender can no longer ripen in time. The last pruning should therefore take place at the beginning of August at the latest. If frostbite should nevertheless occur in winter, you can remove the dead plant parts the next time you prune in late spring.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17196\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-cut-back-will-take-place-in-summer.jpg\" alt=\"The cut back will take place in summer\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-cut-back-will-take-place-in-summer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-cut-back-will-take-place-in-summer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-cut-back-will-take-place-in-summer-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_and_where_does_lavender_hibernate\"><\/span>How and where does lavender hibernate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the type and variety of lavender, overwintering in a pot and\/or in the garden bed is possible. We explain to you what you have to consider depending on the cultivation method.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hibernate_lavender_in_a_pot\"><\/span>Hibernate lavender in a pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Frost-sensitive types of lavender (Speiklavender, Schopflavender) are best cultivated in planters. Before the first frost, bring the potted plants inside and place them there in a dry, unheated room. Cellars, garages, greenhouses, or winter gardens are particularly suitable for wintering.<\/p>\n<p>However, if there is no space inside, the parking space in the garden should always be frost-free and partially shaded. A house wall also offers a shield against the wind. As a protective measure against floor frost, you can place the pot on an insulating mat as a base or on styrofoam or wood. Terracotta pots are particularly suitable for wintering as they bind excess moisture and protect the roots from freezing. If the temperatures drop below zero for a long time, the bucket can be placed inside or covered with straw mats as thermal insulation.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17197\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Potted-lavender-is-popular-all-year-round.jpg\" alt=\"Potted lavender is popular all year round\" width=\"750\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Potted-lavender-is-popular-all-year-round.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Potted-lavender-is-popular-all-year-round-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hibernate_lavender_in_the_bed\"><\/span>Hibernate lavender in the bed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For those species that can be overwintered outdoors &#8211; in particular the varieties of real lavender &#8211; a sheltered location is of great importance. A layer of brushwood, leaves, or mulch also offers protection from precipitation and cold, as well as from excessive solar radiation. Because the combination of frost and sun can be fatal for lavender. If more water evaporates from the leaves than the plant can absorb from the soil, there is a risk of dehydration even in winter. A cover made of garden fleece or coconut mats, which serve as thermal insulation, also protects against permafrost below -15 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watering_lavender_in_winter\"><\/span>Watering lavender in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to its long taproot, lavender can supply itself with sufficient water and nutrients from deeper layers of the earth. In winter you only need to water when necessary, when the soil is frost-free and permeable. Otherwise, the roots could be damaged when the water freezes again. In pot cultivation, the lavender needs to be watered more regularly. In the cold months, however, you should only water in moderation and make sure that excess water can drain off. You should absolutely avoid waterlogging because otherwise, the Mediterranean herb tends to rot. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17198\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/In-winter-lavender-is-only-watered-when-necessary-when-the-soil-is-frost-free-and-permeable.jpg\" alt=\"In winter, lavender is only watered when necessary, when the soil is frost-free and permeable\" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/In-winter-lavender-is-only-watered-when-necessary-when-the-soil-is-frost-free-and-permeable.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/In-winter-lavender-is-only-watered-when-necessary-when-the-soil-is-frost-free-and-permeable-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Particularly_hardy_lavender_species_and_varieties\"><\/span>Particularly hardy lavender species and varieties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The varieties of real lavender are particularly robust and tolerate temperatures down to -15 \u00b0 C, as long as there is no permafrost. The Speiklavender, for example, is much more sensitive to frost and does not get along particularly well with fluctuating weather conditions. To give you an overview of the variety of lavender, we have put together particularly hardy lavender varieties for you in a special article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lavender is used to the Mediterranean climate, but can also survive our winter. We show what to consider when winterizing lavender. Lavender ( Lavandula ) originally comes from the warm Mediterranean region, where it can be found in mountainous regions or near the coast, depending on the species. 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