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very miniature lavender
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Maureen1953 Z4 Central NY (
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Sun, Sep 18, 05 at 1:23
Just wondering....I have a 2 yr old plant of compacta lavender that grew from a seedling that is extremely tiny, stays tiny (2" tall, needles 1/8th inch long)...would it be of interest to a bonsai person? It seems to be extremely hardy,
surviving our zone 4 winter outside (with good snow cover). It doesn't make much of an impact in my garden...you can hardly notice it! |
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RE: very miniature lavender
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- Posted by Lucy 5b NE (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 18, 05 at 5:22
| When you say 'would it be of interest...', are you thinking of giving it to someone who does bonsai? Nice thought! Most bonsai, however, are trained and developed from larger specimens, because they have fat trunks that make them look old, and the tops are cut back and new smaller branches grown - actually a more complicated process, but that's the idea. But if you're lavender is mature and looks old and interesting, it could qualify for a miniature bonsai (a category), and if someone knows what they're doing they might be very interested, but in the spring. Now is not the time to dig it up at all. |
RE: very miniature lavender
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| I have just gotten interested in herb bonsai and ordered some lavender to try. It is good to know that lavender is winter hardy. Thanks, Zack |
RE: very miniature lavender
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| Some one may also be interested in it as an accent plant, for a bonsai display. |
RE: very miniature lavender
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| I collect miniature plants and would be very interested. |
RE: very miniature lavender
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| Hey, Zack - if you're wanting a hardy lavender, be careful what species you get. Some are not as hardy as others. The English lavenders (Lavandula angustifolia) winter over well here in zone 6, but Spanish lavenders and Sweet lavenders do not. You might check over on the Herbs forum for more info & sources, if you're really interested! - Jules |
RE: very miniature lavender
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well, i want it if you don't....i haven't a bonsai yet :'(
i am interested in a mini bonsai |
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