Xmas Lavender
By Valadel
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11 Dec, 2010
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On my door is a placard saying "Wanted, jolly man bearing gifts", today he came with a very large box and here's what was inside.
Question is how do I care for it during this bitter cold weather?
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Yes, agreed! isn't it beautiful...would be lovely in the conservatory where you can sniff it!
11 Dec, 2010
Thanks for that Lily, the plant was from my sister in Cyprus.
I reckon its been kept in a greenhouse and as I don't have one it will have to be in the conservatory, along with all the other hundred or so plants, maybe they will keep one another warm. Lol.
Not sure about the watering though, maybe play safe and keep on the dry side.
11 Dec, 2010
Yes Karen I could smell it as I undid the box, it was a lovely surprise.
Thanks.
11 Dec, 2010
Val at first I thought the plant had come from Cyprus
that would have been a shock to its system.However i spotted good old M&S on the box so it should not be to much of a problem wrap it in fleece if it worries you.
11 Dec, 2010
I know Brian, its the way that I tell 'em. LOL
What I should have said was my sister who lives in Cyprus sent it me . Phew !
Thanks for the advice.
11 Dec, 2010
Val, that must have cheered you up no end!
11 Dec, 2010
Sure did Mags, it was a complete surprise.
Thanks .
11 Dec, 2010
Thats a lovely prezzie Val, praps when you write/ring her you could ask for a stocking prezzie as well...like a bit of her sunshine and warmth! Enough for all your Goyer pals too please, lol!
11 Dec, 2010
If only.....if only Tet. ;0))
11 Dec, 2010
Lovely pressie.
12 Dec, 2010
Thanks Clarice.
12 Dec, 2010
What a lovely pressie and such wonderful scent Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
5 Jan, 2011
Yes, as I open the door the perfume is lovely.
5 Jan, 2011
So its surviving the cold weather then Val...thats good.
5 Jan, 2011
Yes Tet. I heat the conservatory when it gets really cold.
5 Jan, 2011
How did this do over the winter Val?
17 Feb, 2011
Very well thank you Tets, I kept it in the conservatory and am sure I can see some new growth, am looking for a nice pot to repot it.
18 Feb, 2011
Now is the time apparently, B&Q have a sale but Yorkie has this lovely pot..standing in the garage doing nothing...you could slip up there one dark night...lol!
18 Feb, 2011
So glad it wintered well Val, it really is a super little tree.
18 Feb, 2011
Am on my way!
To B&Q, not Yorkshire ! lol
18 Feb, 2011
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What a lovely present Val, he was a very very nice man indeed! lol
I've no idea how to care for it, are there no instructions? It depends whether it's been kept indoors or outdoors. My guess is it's been somewhere protected as lavender usually gets very tatty looking over winter outdoors. How about in your conservatory?
11 Dec, 2010