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Bandera Pink Lavender: Mixing Pink and Purple in One Planter
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Bandera Pink lavender is a compact, mounding Spanish lavender with pink flowers over gray-green leaves. It stays about ten inches tall and a foot wide, blooms from early May with a late-May peak and reblooms steadily through the season. The scent is strong, resinous and herbal.
It is Lavandula stoechas 'Bandera Pink', rated for zones 7a to 9b. Its size and timing closely match Bandera Deep Purple, which makes the two an easy pair.
Bandera Pink at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas 'Bandera Pink' |
| Flower color | Pink |
| Foliage | Gray-green |
| Size | About 10 inches tall and 12 inches wide |
| Habit | Compact and mounding |
| Bloom | Starts early May, peaks late May, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 7a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Strong, resinous and camphor-like |
| Wildlife | Great for pollinators; deer resistant |
Pink and purple together
Mixing two colors of the same plant type is one of the simplest ways to get a planned look. Because Bandera Pink and Bandera Deep Purple grow to nearly the same size, they stay even in a shared container instead of one swallowing the other. A few combinations to try:
- Alternating row: pink, purple, pink in a long window box or railing planter.
- Center and ring: one purple in the middle of a wide bowl with pinks around it.
- Paired pots: pink in one pot, purple in its twin, set side by side on steps.
Silver or gray containers flatter both colors. White pots make the pink look brighter; dark pots make the purple richer.
A spring gift pot
Pink lavender in a simple clay pot is a cheerful spring gift for a host, a teacher or a neighbor with a sunny porch. Pot it in a gritty mix, tie a ribbon around the rim and tuck in a card with three lines of care: full sun, water when dry, snip off faded flowers. For more gift ideas from the farm, browse lavender gifts.
Care through the season
- Light: full sun, six hours or more.
- Soil: gritty, free-draining mix in a pot with a drainage hole.
- Water: let the top inch dry between waterings, then water thoroughly.
- Deadhead: remove faded heads at the base of their stems to keep high rebloom going.
- Feed: a light liquid feed every few weeks in containers.
Winter options
Bandera Pink is rated for zones 7a to 9b, so it will not reliably survive a cold Great Lakes winter outdoors. Enjoy it as a long-blooming seasonal plant, or move the pot to a cool, bright, frost-free spot before hard frost and water it sparingly until spring. The Frost Date Estimator gives local dates for both moves.
Using the flowers
It is rated good for cut flowers and fair for drying. Short pink stems look sweet in a bud vase. Culinary use is not recommended.
Choosing a plant format
It is offered as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. A 4-inch pot makes a tidy gift. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me there if it is not available right now.
Frequently asked questions
Does the pink fade?
Flower color softens as heads age. Regular deadheading keeps fresh, bright heads on top.
Is it the same as Anouk Deep Rose?
Both are pink Spanish lavenders, but Bandera Pink is lower and more mounding, about ten inches tall, while Anouk Deep Rose reaches about 18 inches.
Can I plant it in the ground?
In zones 7a to 9b, yes, in full sun and fast-draining soil. In colder areas, keep it in a pot.
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