Propagating lavender isn’t difficult, and it’s a fun way to get more plants for your garden. In this post, We’ll show you everything you need to know about how to propagate lavender cuttings, with detailed step by step instructions.
One of the easiest ways to propagate lavender is by taking cuttings – and the best time to take cuttings is after flowering. Pruning lavender at least twice a year is an important way to ensure it stays bushy and healthy, so there’s no harm in taking the offcuts from routine pruning to create even more lovely lavender plants.
It will take about a year for the propagated lavender to become big enough to plant, so it pays to think ahead!
Once you learn how to propagate lavender plants from your garden, you’ll be able to grow as much of it as you want.
WHEN TO PROPAGATE LAVENDER
The best time to propagate lavender is during mid-late summer during their active growing season, and when it’s hot and humid outside.
If you take cuttings too late in the summer, or in the fall when the plant is starting to go dormant for the winter, they may not root.
STEP 1: CUT THE STEMS
Begin with an already existing lavender plant and make sure that it’s a healthy one! Use a sharp knife to cut a 3-4″ stem from the bottom. Be sure the stem doesn’t have any buds on it and that the color looks healthy. Remove the lower leaves of the stem and cut off a small bottom portion with a knife.
STEP 2: PLACE THE CUTTINGS
Plant the cuttings in a pot, container, or directly in the garden. Be sure the medium contains good quality, well draining soil. Place the pot in a sunny area and water the cuttings on a regular basis. Once a week, fertilize using an organic flower fertilizer.
STEP 3: CARE
Continue to monitor your lavender cuttings. Be sure the soil is always moist, but also be careful not to over water the plant.
Within about 2 months, your lavender cuttings should grow into beautifully scented lavender flowers!
STEP 4: NEW LAVENDER PLANT
Now you have successfully created clones. A new plant to decorated your yard to attract bees! Transplant, but understand these plants while very hardy, have sensitive young rootballs and may take a bit to grow large. Enjoy!