Lavender, when does it bloom?
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Lavender is a fragrant purple flower, also known as "the plant of quiet perfume," and it is known as "the herb of aromatic medicine." Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region, such as Provence in France, and is widely cultivated in the UK and Yugoslavia. The flower language of lavender is "fragrance." When you are in a lavender field, you are often attracted by its special aroma without realizing it. Therefore, lavender is also known as the "queen of herbs." Lavender, which is full of romantic charm, not only has high ornamental value but also has high medicinal value. Therefore, more and more people in our country are planting lavender. So, what are the blooming time and flowering period of lavender in China? Where can you enjoy lavender? Let's find out together!
I. Types of Lavender
There are 28 native species of lavender worldwide. The common types of lavender are mainly divided into three categories:
1. Native lavender: Also known as English lavender, it has thin leaves, short flower spikes, and the best quality, often used to make high-end perfumes and spices.
2. Long spike lavender: Also known as mint lavender, it has wider leaves, longer stems, and flower spikes.
3. Mixed lavender: A hybrid of the above two types, extensively cultivated. Most of the lavender in flower fields is this type.
II. The Blooming Time of Lavender
The blooming time of lavender is usually in June. There are no flowers in winter and spring, or a small number of flowers in summer, depending on the region. In cooler summer areas, the amount of flowers is very good. The flowering period of potted or protective cultivation is longer and not fixed.
III. The Flowering Period of Lavender
The flowering period of lavender is usually from June to August. As lavender loves sunlight, is heat-resistant, drought-resistant, extremely cold-resistant, thin-soil-tolerant, and salt-alkaline resistant, the cultivation site requires sufficient sunlight and good ventilation. The time from sowing to flowering (or harvesting) is 18-20 weeks. Lavender is semi-heat-tolerant, prefers cool weather, and likes warm winters and cool summers. The optimal growth temperature is 15-25℃, and it can grow at temperatures between 5-30℃.
Lavender, when does it bloom?
IV. The Flower Language of Lavender
The flower language of lavender represents true love and is the most representative抒情 poem of the Elizabethan era. Therefore, it was popular among lovers at that time to send lavender to each other as a way to express their love. Mastering the flowering period of lavender means mastering the blooming of true love, making it a plant loved by many girls!
V. Lavender Care
1. Lavender Fertilization: Lavender does not require high fertility. In the rapid growth season of spring (March to May), you can apply a nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium compound fertilizer monthly, prepare a solution for irrigation, and a concentration of 1% is sufficient. Too much nitrogen fertilizer can easily cause excessive growth.
2. Lavender Shaping: After flowering, cut below the first node under the flowers and trim the plant into a hemisphere shape. Usually, prune the dry branches. In order to control the plant height or get a better shape, prune heavily in late summer and early autumn to promote new branches.
3. Lavender Disease and Pest Control: There are few pests. The main disease is root rot, which occurs most frequently in high temperatures and waterlogged environments. Control method: Use a solution of carbendazim and metalaxyl-M at 800 times the concentration to irrigate the roots once a month, especially from June to October. Pay attention to prevent waterlogging and maintain dry air.
4. Lavender Light: Lavender is a long-day plant, and light is extremely important for its development and the formation of essential oils. Excessive shading can cause excessive growth and is prone to disease. At home, lavender should be placed on a sunny balcony.
5. Lavender Temperature: English lavender (L. angustifolia) can tolerate an absolute low temperature of -30℃ and can also withstand high temperatures of 41℃, but a cool environment is most suitable. French lavender prefers a warm environment and can tolerate low temperatures of -10℃, and can be planted in the ground in the Shanghai area.
6. Lavender Humidity: Lavender prefers a dry environment, and it is important not to water it too often when growing at home.
7. Lavender Repotting and Soil Replacement: Lavender grows rapidly and needs to be repotted every year. The first-year seedlings can use a pot with a diameter of 12-16 centimeters, and the second year needs to be replaced with a pot with a diameter of 20 centimeters.