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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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 Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 03:51:18 AM
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I've had a lavender shrub in a pot for about 3 years now.
It's past time to divide it.
Do I just take a shovel and slice down the middle?
It's just now putting on new green leaves |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 05:33:45 AM
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Can you divide lavender? I've pruned mine, but never divided..
~Teresa
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 08:25:59 AM
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Gosh...I don't know if you can divide lavender. I prune mine every year too. Let me know if it is possible because I lost quite a few last year and would love to keep the plants that survived.
Is there a rule of thumb about transplanting 4 year old plants?
Melody
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 4:31:52 PM
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Anna, are you trying to make new lavender plants, or tame the one that you have?
My dad sent me this link...
http://www.joys-of-lavender.com/propagating-lavender.html
I just took a little peek and learned so much about one of my favorite plants!!
I hope this helps!
~Teresa
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 4:49:13 PM
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Great info Teresa...thanks!quote:
Originally posted by TeresaJ25
Anna, are you trying to make new lavender plants, or tame the one that you have?
My dad sent me this link...
http://www.joys-of-lavender.com/propagating-lavender.html
I just took a little peek and learned so much about one of my favorite plants!!
I hope this helps!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine!
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KD Earthwork
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Gualala
Calif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 8:42:19 PM
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I've never divided lavender, I wouldn't do it, it grows with a main, woody stem. I propagate it from cuttings. It's quite easy to root. The cuttings should be fairly firm, hardened off new growth, that snaps not bends.
Good luck!
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2011 : 8:50:15 PM
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Anna, you can divide larger lavender clumps if they are multi-stemmed. The goal is to end up with a healthy clump of roots and one or more undisturbed stems with each division. What you don't want to do is split a single stem or trunk in half. Typically the best time to divide lavender is in the fall. If it's still really early in the growing season where you are and your plants don't have any new growth yet you may still be able to divide and replant it this Spring. Good luck!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2011 : 03:55:00 AM
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OH! I didn't know you can propigate from cuttings!
The plant is looking a bit woody, and I just forgot to prune it. It's in a large wooden planter box.
I was afraid it might be root bound and time to give it some breathing space.
More would be nice, so yes, I'll prune and in addition to, take a few clippings to try and propigate elsewhere! |
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