Lavender plant?

Question

Have had one in my garden for the last 7 years, but it has never flowered, smells lovely but why no flowers, i've moved it today to a sunnier spot will that make any difference?

Answer 1

Lavender likes poor soil and lots of sunlight and likes it

dry. Having said that I mistaken planted one at the bottom of my strawberry patch which is fertilized and watered a lot and it is all I can do to keep the darn thing in check  If you move it to a sunnier spot in all probability it will do much much better.

Answer 2

The best lavender in the world grows in the South of France where the soil is poor and there is almost constant sun in the summer. It likes a well drained spot, as it is likely to rot in winter if it is damp.

Answer 3

Lavender comes in all kinds of varieties, perhaps you have a stalk-like plant that has small flowers?  Lavenders don't require a lot of fertilizer, however with regular care it should come back every year.

Try applying phosphorus to your garden soil.  That soil amendment helps plants flower.

Answer 4

Lavendar can be tricky.  If the stalks are still thriving, then it may just be that you need to move it to a sunny location.  They need about 8 hours of sun a day (see below reference)

Also consider the zone in which you live and the soil type that you've planted in.

Good luck!  I love my lavendar and use it in the tub and in cooking!

Answer 5

Sure will!  My daughter planted a couple of plants in 2001 and it is covering over 20 square feet today and packed with flowers.