Lavandula angustifolia Rosea (Lavender)

Compact, extremely fragrant with upright pale pink flowers, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Rosea’ is a lovely lavender variety whose blossoms stand out well against the silver-gray foliage

A lovely pick! Compact, and extremely fragrant with upright pale pink flowers, Lavandula angustifolia 'Rosea' (also sold as Jean Davis) is a lovely lavender variety whose blossoms stand out well against the silver-gray foliage. Introduced in 1937, both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic.

  • Blooms once in late spring or early summer. Lavenders blooming once may have a second, smaller flush of flowers during the season and maybe a third one if the flowers are cut soon enough.
  • Evergreen in warm winter climates, this Lavender typically grows in a compact bushy shrub, up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 30-36 in. wide (75-90 cm).
  • This Lavender is very versatile and can be used for low hedges, perennial borders, rock gardens, or herb gardens. Its fragrant flowers may be dried and used in potpourris. Spectacular effect in mass plantings.
  • Thrives in full sun and performs best in dry to medium, poor, light, sandy, and well-drained soils. Excellent drainage and air circulation are essential, specifically in hot, humid climates.
  • Drought, deer, rabbit, and dry soil tolerant and a real magnet for bees and butterflies!
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
  • Trim back in spring to encourage bushier growth. Remove spent blooms to encourage new blooms.

Requirements

Hardiness 5
– 9

Heat Zones 5
– 8

Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Herbs, Shrubs
Plant Family Lavandula – Lavender
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid)
Height 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 30″
– 36″
(75cm
– 90cm)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden