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However if it is an especially hot day with blazing sunshine and high temperatures then lavenders can appear to somewhat wilt with their leaves curled up. Lavenders are drought resistant plants that thrive in hot and dry conditions. Lavender Leaves Curling up in Hot Weather (Read my article choosing the best pot for lavenders). The best material pots for growing lavender are clay, terracotta and ceramic pots with drainage holes in the base. Plant lavender in pots or containers that are 12-16 inches across so that the pot has enough soil capacity for the roots to establish properly so they can access water and nutrients.Īvoid using pots such as metal or plastic as they are conductors of heat which on sunny days, heats up the soil and increases evaporation which dries out the pot much quicker. However under watering lavenders can be a problem if there has been no rainfall or watering for more then two weeks, very hot weather and the lavender is planted in a pot or container that is too small or made of a material that heats quickly such as metal. Therefore there are more problems with over watering lavender rather then under watering (established lavenders rarely require watering in temperate climates). Lavenders are drought resistant and thrive in sandy soils growing in hot countries with blazing sunshine for many hours of the day and thrive even with infrequent rainfall. Lavender leaves curling up due to under watering is rarely a problem although it can happen. (Read my article to learn how often to water lavenders). The air in the house is often too still for lavenders and lots of people have a tendency to over water indoor lavenders which can also cause leaves to curl up or perhaps droop and turn brown (which is a sign of fungal infection).

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Lavender ‘Anouk’ can adapt to indoor conditions better then most lavenders but in general lavender prefer to be outdoors, with full sun and an occasional breeze to reduce the risk of fungal disease. The solution is to either move the lavender to the sunniest window or simply plant it outside. Leaf curl on lavenders that are indoors is very common as it can be difficult to find a window sill in your house that sees full sun. Place your lavender in full sun and the leaves should return to normal after a few sunny days. The more shaded the lavender is, the leaves curl up and less flowers will be on display. If this is not practical as you have limited space in your garden boarders then consider transferring the lavender to a pot which will give you more options for where to move the lavender for the most amount of sun.Īccording to commercial lavender growers, they see their best seasons harvest (oils for fragrance, flowers and potpourri etc.) on the hottest, driest, sunniest years with a good breeze. If your lavender is showing these signs of stress then you should either transplant the lavender to a sunnier location in your garden.

Other signs that lavender do not recieve enough light are: If lavenders are planted in the shade (less then 6 hours of sun per day) then the first sign of stress is their leaves curling up.

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(Read my article for 7 methods of how to increase a lavenders blooms) It is in these conditions that lavenders grow best, in terms of their foliage exuding the strongest aroma and displaying the most flowers. Lavenders are native to countries in Southern Europe, such as Spain, Italy, France and Portugal where they grow in sandy soils with full sun and infrequent rainfall. The most common cause of lavender leaves curling downwards is as a result of the lavender located in an area without enough light. Keep reading to learn more about why lavenders leaves curl up and whether you should do something about it… Lack of Light Causing Lavender Leaf Curl A sign of stress due to fungal infection due to over wateringĭo not resort to watering more frequently if lavender leaves curl up because of intense heat as leaf curl is an adaptation to living in arid regions and the lavender could be perfectly healthy.Other possible causes of leaves curling up are: If a lavender’s leaves curling up, this usually is a sign of stress due to a lack of light or fungal disease.

Lavenders require 6 hours of sun per day (preferably full sun). Lavenders leaves often curl up because they are planted in too much shade.

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