In late summer and early fall, many gardeners may have noticed that their lavender plants have started to fade.
If your lavender plants have started to wilt, it’s time to give them a “summer plum”.
In a video from Crocus.co.uk, plant expert Helen has shared her ‘golden rule’ for pruning lavender plants.
He said the reason he prunes lavenders at this time of year is to keep them “fresh” and to prevent them from becoming “leggy and bare” at the base.
If lavender is not cut back, it can start to look misshapen and frizzy and will need to be replaced later.
Helen suggested using twigs to cut the lavender, but if you have a hedge you can use scissors.
The gardening expert then shared his “golden rule” for pruning lavender plants. He explained: “The golden rule with lavender is don’t cut old woody plants when you prune them.
“So you don’t want to cut below this season’s growth and see it’s a slightly different color.
“You can cut this new growth as hard as you want, but don’t cut any lower because it may not come back.”
Helen grabbed the top of the plants and started cutting them. He cut them into a round dome shape until little mounds formed.
Late summer and early fall are ideal times to prune lavender plants, but they can also be cut in April.
Gardeners should note that pruning lavender plants in April delays their flowering.
