Rosea is an unusual pink-flowered English lavender that offers a soft, romantic alternative to the familiar purples and blues. It forms a compact, bushy mound about eighteen to twenty-four inches tall clad in grey-green foliage, topped in summer by spikes of pale rose-pink flowers. Fragrant and bee-friendly like other English lavenders, its distinctive coloring makes it a designer favorite for pastel borders, low hedges, and mixed plantings where a change from purple is wanted. Rosea is hardy and drought tolerant, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its combination of true lavender fragrance with unexpected pink blooms makes it a charming and versatile choice for cottage-style permaculture gardens and pollinator plantings.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, classic lavender fragrance; buds can be used in sachets and culinary blends like other English lavenders.
Visual Characteristics
Compact 18-24 inch mound of grey-green foliage topped by spikes of soft rose-pink flowers.
Growing Tips
Offers rare pink blooms; grow in full sun with sharp drainage and shear after flowering to keep it compact.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.