The secret of good lavender is to keep them neat and tidy by clipping and trimming.

Lavenders make an excellent choice for growing in a pot. Being draught resistance they can cope better than many plants if a pot dries out. They will thrive in a warm and sunny position on the patio. They offer a refined choice and also give a delightful aroma and help to attract bees.

They will still need watering in dry spells, but, do not need the volume or frequency of watering that other plants may require.

Make sure you place crocks / stones at the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage and waterlogging in the winter months. Choose a well draining compost and if necessary add some sand or grit.

In winter, lavenders will survive frost, but, don’t like being waterlogged.

• French Lavender plants from T & M
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