![]() ![]() Lavenders also need to be planted 2-3 feet away from each other to allow for airflow which again contributes to keeping the plant dry and less likely to develop root rot.įollow these steps and your lavender should begin to revive and show signs of recovery after 3 weeks. It is important to remember that lavenders need full sun to flower their best which also increases soil evaporation and contributes to the dry conditions that lavender need to thrive. Well draining soil amended with sand or gravel will replicate the lavender native soil conditions and prevent root rot. (Read my article to learn the best practices for how to transplant lavender and avoid transplant shock). In a pot you can control the soil mix much easier then in your garden boarder and therefore tailor the soil to the lavenders preference. In which case your best option is to transfer the lavender to a pot, container or raised bed. In gardens with slow draining soil (such as clay) replanting the lavender elsewhere in the garden will be ineffective as it is likely to still suffer from root rot if water does not drain quickly after watering and rainfall. If the lavender is replanted in fresh, well draining soil and you refrain from watering for at least two weeks which will give the lavender the best chance to revive over the next few weeks. Watch this quick guide to creating the optimal potting mix for lavenders to improve drainage and reduce the risk of root rot: Guide to creating the optimal potting soil for lavenders.
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