clusters of deep blue velvety small flowers with slender, upright, dark green stems

English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Rosea'

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Rosea') is an attractive perennials shrub with grey-green aromatic foliage and gorgeous pale pink flowers. Its elegant blooms attract a variety of pollinators. This drought-tolerant plant grows to a height of around 1-2', and spreads out to about 1.5 feet wide. The sweet smelling foliage and flowers can be used in cooking, aromatherapy and in perfumes. English lavender is very low maintenance and grows well in almost any soil type, as long as it's well drained. Added bonus - it is also deer-resistant!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Purple Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained

Fruits:

purple,violet,mauve Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Rosea') should be watered once a week, using approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches of water. During the first growing season, monitor the soil moisture near the plant's crown and water whenever the top inch of soil is dry. Water in the morning so the leaves have time to dry before the cooler evening temperatures arrive. Reduce watering to once every 2 weeks during the fall and winter months.

sunlight

English lavender requires full sun in order to thrive. For best growth, it should receive about 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, either in the morning or the afternoon. They are also fairly tolerant of partial shade, but it should still receive 2 to 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. Additionally, the temperature should not fall below 10°C as this may cause damage to the plant. English lavender may experience some wilting in direct sunlight during the warmest parts of the day, so try to give it partial shade if possible.

pruning

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Rosea') should be pruned annually in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be done just before flowering, when the oldest stems have lost their color. The tips of the stems should be cut back to just above where leaves emerge to encourage new growth, and the dead flowers should be removed. Pruning should be done lightly, removing no more than ⅓ of the height and never cutting lower than the new growth of the previous season. In areas of extreme cold, it may be necessary to prune more to protect the plant from temperatures.