The species of Lavandula are native to rocky and poor soils of the Mediterranean basin, many of these species occur naturally in chalky soils.
The Stoechas species tolerate more acidic soils, usually all Lavandulas prefer sandy and well-drained soil, and should be made lighter clay soils by adding generous amounts of organic matter (preferably), or inert materials such as sand.
A fresh out plant of a greenhouse will have trouble surviving to a hard frost, however survives without problem if it is progressively used to the cold.
Must be placed in a location exposed to the sun, if planted in dark places, will have poor growth, flowering and reduced lifetime.
They are usually drought-tolerant plants without difficulty supporting the hot climate, dry Mediterranean summers, however plants that have not time to settle or have grown in pots require more care.
When planted in dry or late spring should be watered regularly in summer until the first autumn rains. So the ideal is to plant in the fall or early spring, when, in normal years, it will rain enough for the plant to settle in the soil.
Must be aware that excessive watering harms the plant.
The cultivation is usually accomplished through a plant part, preferably with roots taken of well developed, healthy plants and with good characteristics.
The transplant can be made to a final location, with a spacing of 40 to 50 cm between plants.
