Lavandula angustifolia Rosea is a beautifully soft variation of English lavender, producing pale pink flower spikes above compact grey green foliage. It brings a gentle, romantic feel to sunny borders and blends easily with cottage garden planting, gravel gardens and Mediterranean style schemes. The scented blooms appear in summer and attract bees and other pollinators, while the tidy, bushy habit provides year round structure. Rosea offers a lighter, more delicate alternative to traditional purple lavenders and is ideal for adding soft colour to bright, free draining spots.
Sunlight position:
Full sun
Eventual height and spread:
Height 45 cm, Spread 60 cm
Soil type:
Well drained or free draining soil
This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once planted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm growers pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away, water gently, and place it in a bright, sheltered spot for a short time while it settles. Plant out or pot on as soon as possible, keeping the soil lightly moist while the roots establish, then allow the plant to grow on in well drained conditions. Once settled, it will grow into a healthy, long lasting perennial for your garden.
