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The expert said this is the \u201cideal time\u201d to trim away any dead stems and generally tidy up the appearance of the plant.<\/p>\n
Daniel added: \u201cThe aim is to create a round, robust shape so that the plant doesn\u2019t grow woody or leggy, as well as encourage maximum flowering next season.<\/p>\n
\u201cUse sharp, clean scissors or secateurs to remove shoots approximately an inch below the flower, above a leaf node.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t cut too far down the stem, you want to ensure you leave enough green stem so that it flowers again next season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Before pruning, taking any cuttings you may want to multiply the lavender supply in your garden is also a great idea.<\/p>\n The ideal time to take cuttings is from June to September before the flowers have died, according to the expert.<\/p>\n He continued: \u201cTo take a cutting, find a healthy, non-flowering side shoot. It\u2019s important that you don\u2019t use a shoot with a flower so that the cutting can concentrate its energy on developing roots rather than flowering.<\/p>\n \u201cUse a sharp, clean knife or scissors to snip just below a leaf node so that you have a stem between four and eight inches long.<\/p>\n \u201cNext, strip the lower two to three inches of leaves from the stem, and if you have any, dip them into a rooting hormone to give it the best chance of success.<\/p>\n \u201cLavender is a drought-tolerant herb, similar to rosemary, so cuttings can be placed directly into soil instead of water. We recommend adding a few cuttings to one pot to create a full plant.\u201d<\/p>\n Gardeners should water their plants thoroughly when needed, popping them on a sunny windowsill where they will receive at least six hours of sunlight per day.<\/p>\n
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