How to prune grosso lavandin

Late summer immediately after harvest/bloom. Shear the whole plant by up to half, always staying within the leafy silver-green zone. Round the mound shape slightly. A light spring cleanup removes winter tip damage. Never cut into grey woody stems.

Annually (late summer), with a light spring tidy. Grosso is a large, commercial-grade lavandin and one of the most vigorous lavenders grown. Annual hard pruning after the summer harvest keeps plants compact and productive for many years. Cut back by one-third to one-half into green growth; leave woody base untouched or the plant will not regrow.

Shear the whole plant by up to half, always staying within the leafy silver-green zone. Round the mound shape slightly. A light spring cleanup removes winter tip damage. Never cut into grey woody stems.