How to Prune Lavender by Cutting Back in Spring

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Learn how and when to prune lavender correctly in spring to get a healthier plant, better shape, and more flowers!

In this step-by-step guide, JohnnyA shows you exactly where to cut, what to avoid, and how to prune lavender without damaging the plant.

Pruning lavender the right way can make a huge difference in how your plant grows and blooms.

🌱 What You’ll Learn:

When to prune lavender for best results

The biggest mistake to avoid (cutting into old wood)

How to shape lavender into a neat, rounded bush

Whether pruning affects flowering

Tips for encouraging more blooms.
Key Moments

00:00 How to Prune Lavender (Spring Guide)
00:04 Why Prune Lavender in Spring
00:24 Does Pruning Affect Flowering?
00:34 The #1 Lavender Pruning Mistake to Avoid
00:47 Where to Cut Lavender Correctly
00:57 Why You Should Never Cut Old Woody Growth
01:08 How to Identify Healthy Growth Before Cutting
01:16 Best Tools for Pruning Lavender (Hedging Shears)
02:10 Results of Spring Pruning (What to Expect)
02:22 Lavender in Full Bloom After Pruning
02:33 How Lavender Attracts Bees to Your Garden
02:44 Should You Prune Lavender Again After Flowering?
02:50 When to Stop Pruning Lavender (Important Tip)
03:00 Final Tips for Pruning Lavender Successfully

Be careful not to prune back into the old wood where there is not green growth above the cut.Lavender does not shoot well from older wood, so this can cause die back.

You can usually prune 1/3 to 1/2 off most lavender plants, and regular pruning from a young age will promote a healthy bushy, free flowering plant.

You can read more about Lavender Varieties on the web site.

More Information

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