Description
This particular cultivar was chosen for hedges due to its tidy, upright growth style. Dark purple flower spikes dangle from lengthy stems. Overall, the foliage is gray-green. This lavender is not well-known, but it is exceptional. Its bluer hue sets it apart from others and produces a wonderful, bushy hedge of slightly scented, mid-purple-blue blooms. gray-green vegetation. When the color seems to pop off the plant at dawn and twilight, the bluer appearance gives the flowers an almost ultra-violet appearance.
Habitat
Originating in the Mediterranean region, which includes parts of Western Asia, Northern and Eastern Africa, and Southern Europe.
Uses
In addition to their ability to repel insects, lavender flower have long been picked for their essential oil. Infusions of this flower can also help with headaches and promote sleep. Lavender pillows with dried flower heads can be used to ward against insects in drawers and refresh clothing.
Plant Care
- Soil
‘Folgate’ English lavender prefers medium-rich to poor soils. Planting English lavender ‘Folgate’ in lean soil can stimulate the production of essential oils if you wish to grow this plant for those purposes.
English lavender ‘Folgate’ grows best in slightly dry, lean soils that drain easily. Additionally, they favor soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline, with a pH of 6.7 to 7.3.
- Temperature
English lavender ‘Folgate’ grows best in a sunny area and is fond of warmth. It doesn’t need much water to flourish and is a fairly drought-tolerant plant. But in contrast to established, mature plants, English lavender ‘Folgate’ needs more regular watering throughout the establishment and initial flowering season.
- Light
‘Folgate’ English lavender grows best in full light. This plant can grow in full sun because it is native to the Mediterranean and several regions of Asia and Africa. Thus, it is preferable to plant English lavender ‘Folgate’ in a sunny place if you intend to cultivate it in your garden.
- Water
During establishment, English lavender ‘Folgate’ has to be watered twice a week. After that, watering should only occur once every two or three weeks. Water the plants twice a week to encourage blooming after they begin to bloom. Keep in mind that these plants require good drainage, and that moist soil can encourage the growth of a number of illnesses.
- Fertilizer
In general, English lavender ‘Folgate’ grows well in very poor soils and doesn’t need any fertilizer. In fact, too many nutrients may be detrimental to this particular plant. For instance, putting nitrogen-rich fertilizers or planting English lavender ‘Folgate’ in soil high in nitrogen would encourage leaf growth and prevent blooming, resulting in a bushy plant devoid of flowers.
To stimulate the plant to produce a large number of blooms, some gardeners prefer to use a small amount of fertilizer once every few years. This is often accomplished in the early spring by surrounding the plant with a 2.5 cm thick layer of compost.
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