The lavender, which usually blooms very lushly in blue or purple, is an ornament for every garden, and it doesn't require too much care. However, in order for the Mediterranean, sun-hungry plant to feel comfortable with you, it needs the right soil. We'll tell you what's important.
Which soil is best for lavender?
For the right soil for lavender, sandy, permeable and nutrient-poor soils with a neutral to basic pH value should be used. Avoid acidic, clay or peaty soils and ensure good drainage to prevent “wet feet”.
The soil should be sandy and barren
Lavender feels most comfortable in sunny locations with permeable and nutrient-poor soil; the subsoil can also be stony - after all, the plant thrives on exactly this type of soil in its homeland. It is also important that the lavender does not get “wet feet”, which means that the soil should not be heavy and should not tend to store water. A sandy soil with a basic to neutral pH value is optimal - acidic soils, such as those often found in loamy or peaty substrates, damage the plant. If you have such soil and still want to plant lavender, you should first dig a deeper pit (approx. one meter deep) and remove the heavy soil from it. The pit is filled with a potting soil/sand mixture in a 1:1 ratio, after first placing a layer of pebbles several centimeters thick at its bottom. You can also plant lavender in pots orBucket in front.
Tips & Tricks
Add some lime to the soil about once or twice a year, especially in heavier soils. Otherwise, avoid fertilizing too frequently, although nitrogen-containing fertilizers (including manure, e.g. from chickens or pigeons!) are not particularly good for lavender. Instead, it's better to use a good, light potassium fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon). IJA
