Crushing On Lavender Topiaries
Lavender Topiary Tips and Inspiration
So here I am, busy-busy… buzzing around, cleaning, organizing and purging, all while popping on and off Facebook for quick breaks and to check in, when I see a gorgeous Lavender Topiary photo on a friends page. I was so drawn in, and I thought I recognized it. Sure enough, I’d pinned it [right here!] the week before. I am most definitely crushing on Lavender topiaries. So much so that I gathered some great info on all the best tips and practices on how to grow this all types of Lavender successfully, indoors!
Photo & Styling: Fox Hollow Cottage – Summer home tour
I’m a big Lavender lover, though I prefer the real thing. I don’t really care for the artificial scent in products like candles, room sprays, etc… it’s just not that appealing to me. I super love the live pants though! Our yard is full of it — we’ve got English, Spanish and French Lavender profusely scattered about. And as an added bonus, the Deer are not interested in it at all! I love to cut it, bring it in and enjoy it. And it dries so prettily too. Growing them indoors year would be such a huge treat. I definitely want to give it a shot!!
Photo & Styling: Rustic Farmhouse
And I’m sure you remember seeing Hymns and Verses gorgeous photo, also featuring beautiful Lavender topiaries here on the blog last week!
Photo & Styling: Hymns and Verses
Well it got me thinking? Can you grow Lavender in the house? Because if so, I’d love to have a few Lavender topiaries of my own! So I did what anyone would do when faced with a question. I did my hair, put on makeup, a bra… got dressed, slipped some shoes on, grabbed my purse and…
Well of course I googled it.
And this is what I found; a great article from Everything Lavender [click here] with all the best tips and practices on how to grow this beauty successfully, indoors! She mentions that French Lavender usually does the best for indoor potting applications. The site is rich with Lavender tips!!
For indoor potting, she covers the need for:
- Proper soil
- Proper lighting
- Proper watering
- Good ventilation
I should have known! If Miss Mustard Seed approves, you know it’s a good idea.
While my Lavender is all planted in the ground, there is plenty of potted inspiration for you below.
Outdoors, Lavender & Succulents: Deborah Silver
Rustic Farmhouse mentioned in her post, that she picked up her plants for under $10 at Walmart… so you know where I’m headed. And yes, I’ll actually put on the bra, shoes… etc… but don’t expect makeup. I’m a busy girl.
xo Shannon
More Ideas & Inspiration
Cottage Style Decorating with Shabby Vintage Garlands
How To Change A Rooms Function and Feel
How I Love The Home I Have: An Inspired Tale
DIY White Washed Wood Table
Cottage Kitchen Mini Makeover
Simple Serving Tray – A Coastal Home Decor DIY
Cottage Farmhouse Kitchens {inspiring in white}
How To Make a Shabby Wood Trough Box
I have to get my hands on some lavender plants. They look so pretty. 🙂 Do you think they’ll do well in warm humid climates?
Nicol, There are many varieties. Check your zone and compare for the species.
Also, usually what you find at your local nursery, tends to be suitable to your climate 🙂
Those lavender topiaries are all so beautiful!
They are! I didn’t get lucky finding any topiaries, but I bought some new Lavenders 🙂
I’m in love with these too! Might be headed to Walmart to see if they have any. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hope you have better luck! None at mine, I did buy to English Lavender while I was there though. haha. I’m such a plant sucker!!
Mmmm…I can smell them from here. They are orgeous!
Our yard is full of it! I bought two I’m going to try indoors, but no topiaries to be found here in town.
you are so funny~~:) I tell my daughter all the time I can’t go I don’t have my face on~~! It’s only Walmart,so be it!! I am going to try my hand at this idea also! Have a great weekend:)
I run around naked faced 99% of the time… I’m so bad now 🙂
<3 Lavender, too! (we might be somewhat clonish… we gravitate to the same items!) 🙂 If I was planning to sit a spell in our home, I would pot some in a minute, because the bees bother me outside! 🙂
I didn’t find any topiaries, but I got two English Lavenders.
They hopped right in my cart!
Iove lavender and topiary!!!! I have to try this someday!!
Good luck!!
Those are all beautiful. I want to add some on the deck to deter mosquitoes. I see a trip to the nursery coming up very soon.
I didn’t know they did that? my yard is packed with them, but we still have the little biters!
Oh my word, these are gorgeous. I love them.
Me too! So much so that I stopped what I was doing and whipped up a post!
I’ll be crossing my fingers that our Walmart has them.
I’m popping over today!