Pruning guide
How to prune lavandin
Best time
Late summer after flowering; light tidy in early spring
How often
Twice yearly
Technique
After bloom, shear the whole plant back by one-third to one-half into the green leafy zone. Never cut into old woody stems. Follow with a light spring tidy to remove frost-damaged growth.
More lavandin care
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Pruning lavandin — FAQ
When should I prune lavandin?
Late summer after flowering; light tidy in early spring. After bloom, shear the whole plant back by one-third to one-half into the green leafy zone. Never cut into old woody stems. Follow with a light spring tidy to remove frost-damaged growth.
How often does lavandin need pruning?
Twice yearly. Lavandin is a vigorous hybrid that quickly turns woody if unpruned. Prune hard in late summer after flowering — cut back by up to half into leafy growth, stopping before the woody base. A light tidy in early spring removes any winter-damaged tips and encourages strong new shoots.
How do you prune lavandin?
After bloom, shear the whole plant back by one-third to one-half into the green leafy zone. Never cut into old woody stems. Follow with a light spring tidy to remove frost-damaged growth.