Lavender fertiliser
Hi! I have just bought a fish, blood and bone fertiliser to use for my lavender plant will this be ok?
4” pot with drainage
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@SmartNectarine Hi Annie, we have a fish-based fertilizer called Seasol and it sounds similar so here are some ideas. Hope it helps answer your question, all the best 😀👍
Here are some tips for fertilizing lavender plants:
When to fertilize
Fertilize lavender once every 6 months in late winter or early spring. In mild climates, you can also feed your lavender in early fall to help its roots establish before winter. In colder climates, avoid fall feeding to prevent new growth that won't survive the frost.
What to use
You can use a granular fertilizer for flowering plants, or a liquid fertilizer. You can also use your own compost, but avoid fertilizers with high nitrogen content, like rotted manure. Natural slow-release fertilizers are also a good option.
How much to use
Use a modest amount of fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can cause the plant to produce lots of leafy growth and flop over when the flower spikes start to lengthen.
How to apply
Sprinkle the fertilizer around the plant, mixing it into the soil gently. Water the plant before and after fertilizing to prevent root burn.
Other considerations
Avoid mulching with lawn clippings, as lavender doesn't tolerate waterlogging. Instead, you can use an inorganic mulch like gravel or tan bark, or an organic mulch like sugar cane mulch.
https://www.seasol.com.au/roses-flowers/lavender/
Here are some tips for fertilizing lavender plants:
When to fertilize
Fertilize lavender once every 6 months in late winter or early spring. In mild climates, you can also feed your lavender in early fall to help its roots establish before winter. In colder climates, avoid fall feeding to prevent new growth that won't survive the frost.
What to use
You can use a granular fertilizer for flowering plants, or a liquid fertilizer. You can also use your own compost, but avoid fertilizers with high nitrogen content, like rotted manure. Natural slow-release fertilizers are also a good option.
How much to use
Use a modest amount of fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can cause the plant to produce lots of leafy growth and flop over when the flower spikes start to lengthen.
How to apply
Sprinkle the fertilizer around the plant, mixing it into the soil gently. Water the plant before and after fertilizing to prevent root burn.
Other considerations
Avoid mulching with lawn clippings, as lavender doesn't tolerate waterlogging. Instead, you can use an inorganic mulch like gravel or tan bark, or an organic mulch like sugar cane mulch.
https://www.seasol.com.au/roses-flowers/lavender/