Growing Lavender from Cuttings on the Costa Brava: Climate Reality Check and Experimental Approach

Climate Mismatch

Costa Brava (NE Spain) has Mediterranean climate — mild winters, hot dry summers. Lavender thrives there naturally. But I cannot give zone-specific advice for Spain from Kentucky.

General Lavender Cutting Protocol

• When: Late spring (softwood) or early fall (semi-hardwood).
• How: 3–4 inch non-flowering tips; strip lower leaves; dip in rooting hormone; pot in 1:1 sand:peat.
• Care: Bright shade, high humidity (bag or mist), bottom heat helps.
• Roots in 3–6 weeks.

Local Adaptation

Use cuttings from thriving local plants — they’re adapted to your microclimate. Experiment with a few; lavender is cheap and easy to propagate.

Rock Garden Fit

Perfect — lavender demands sharp drainage, full sun, lean soil. Your rockery is ideal.