Description

💗 Lavandula pedunculata ‘The Princess’ – Royal Pink Lavender with Exceptional Flower Power

The Lavandula pedunculata ‘The Princess’, also known as The Princess Lavender, is a premium Spanish lavender variety celebrated for its vivid deep‑pink bracts and compact, upright growth. Because it flowers heavily and maintains strong colour throughout the season, gardeners love using it in borders, containers, pathways, and modern Mediterranean gardens. Its royal pink blooms make it one of the most eye‑catching lavenders available in South Africa.

🌸 Distinctive Features

The Princess Lavender produces striking flower spikes topped with bright pink bracts that resemble tiny butterfly wings. These bracts sit above dense, aromatic grey‑green foliage, creating a bold contrast that stands out in any garden.

This variety is known for:

• Intense deep‑pink bracts (rare among lavenders)
• Compact, upright growth habit
• Strong fragrance and long flowering season
• Excellent heat and drought tolerance

Because it blooms earlier and longer than many lavender types, it provides continuous colour from spring into late summer.

🌿 Growth & Care

• Light: Full sun for best colour and flowering
• Water: Moderate watering; drought‑tolerant once established
• Soil: Well‑drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Temperature: Thrives in warm, dry South African climates
• Growth: Compact mound with upright flower spikes
• Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape

The Lavandula pedunculata ‘The Princess’ is exceptionally hardy and low‑maintenance. Additionally, it handles coastal conditions, heat, and poor soil with ease. With regular trimming, it produces even more blooms and stays neat and rounded.

🏡 Landscape & Décor Use

You can use The Princess Lavender in borders, rock gardens, herb gardens, pathways, and decorative containers. It pairs beautifully with rosemary, gaura, salvia, and other Mediterranean plants. Its vivid pink colour makes it ideal for feature planting, sensory gardens, and modern outdoor décor.

🌼 Pick‑Me Nursery Quality

At Pick‑Me Nursery, every Lavandula pedunculata ‘The Princess’ is grown in a sturdy nursery pot to ensure strong roots, healthy foliage, and abundant flowering. We cultivate each plant under ideal conditions so you receive consistent quality and long‑lasting performance.