{"product_id":"rosea-english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia-rosea","title":"Rosea English Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia 'Rosea'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosea English Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosea') is a soft, pale pink lavender for colder gardens. It forms an aromatic shrub about 60cm tall and wide, before the flower spikes rise above it, with fine grey-green foliage in winter that turns greener in summer. Very pale pink flowers open through spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalest pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft colour is easier to blend into a border than purple, and it looks lovely beside white and mauve plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardier than French and Italian lavender.\u003c\/strong\u003e As an English variety it is much hardier in cold temperatures, which makes it a good choice for colder regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are grey-green in winter and greener in summer, so the plant never looks the same twice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic and pollinator friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are as attractive to butterflies and bees as they are to people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does equally well in a cottage garden, a low hedge, a rockery or a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a soft, scented hedge along a path or bed edge, trimmed lightly after each flush of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePastel and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with white Alba and purple varieties for a layered colour scheme, or mix it with roses and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gritty mix, a sunny position and a pot with drainage holes, and it will perform on a terrace or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rosea English Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny, north facing spot in full sun. It tolerates lower light, but flowering suffers. It suits cool and cold climates and tolerates frost once established, if drainage is good. In hot, humid gardens it can struggle, so use a pot or raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is vital. Dig in coarse sand in heavy ground, and never let water sit around the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks, then ease off. A yearly dose of slow release fertiliser after flowering keeps growth compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune twice a year, removing only a third of the foliage and avoiding old wood. Lavender can upset cats and dogs if a lot of it is eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rosea English Lavender as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. Plants arrive small and upright, and they fill out through the first season. Tubes are supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. The page shows the tube as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lavender\"\u003eBrowse our lavender range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lavender-care-guide-australia\"\u003eLavender care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eMore frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60cm tall and wide before it flowers. The flower spikes then rise above the foliage, so allow a little extra height in a bed or hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a cold winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a hardier variety than French and Italian lavenders and is ideal for colder regions, as long as the soil drains well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the foliage a different colour in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal for this variety. The foliage is greyer in winter and turns greener in summer, so the change is part of the plant's character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790593098047,"sku":"LAV-ANG-ROSEA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rosea-english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia-rosea.jpg?v=1792208817","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rosea-english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia-rosea","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}