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Botrytis Blight in Lavender (Shrub)
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Lavender (Shrub).
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Lavender (Shrub) care requirements
water
Low. Drought-tolerant once established.
soil
Sandy, alkaline, free-draining.
light
Full sun.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Lavender (Shrub)
Grey, fuzzy mould on flower spikes and dense foliage, particularly following wet weather, with affected sections browning and collapsing.
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Common causes in Lavender (Shrub)
Landscaping Lavender planted densely for hedging or border effect can trap humidity between plants during wet spells, creating the still, damp conditions Botrytis needs.
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How to treat botrytis blight in Lavender (Shrub)
Remove and destroy affected growth, and thin out overcrowded plantings to improve airflow between shrubs.
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Preventing botrytis blight in Lavender (Shrub)
Space plants with enough room for airflow when planting hedges or borders, rather than planting too densely for immediate visual impact.