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Castilliano 2.0 Rose Lavender: Pink Spanish Blooms Again and Again
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Castilliano 2.0 Rose lavender brings pink into the Spanish lavender lineup. Each chunky flower head is topped with upright flags in shades of pink, held over aromatic silvery-gray to gray-green foliage. It is a robust, free-flowering plant, and it rewards a little regular snipping with flush after flush of color.
It is a seed-raised member of the Castilliano 2.0 series of Lavandula stoechas, alongside Lilac and White. Seed-raised series like this one are known for even, uniform plants, so a group of them looks matched in a planter.
Castilliano 2.0 Rose at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas Castilliano 2.0 Rose |
| Flower color | Pink |
| Foliage | Silver-gray to gray-green, aromatic |
| Habit | Compact and upright |
| Mature size | About 14 inches tall and 8 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts early May, peaks mid-May in warm climates, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 7a to 9a |
| Fragrance | Moderate; resinous and herbal |
| Culinary use | Not recommended |
Mixing the series
One of the easiest ways to use Castilliano 2.0 Rose is alongside its siblings. Because the plants share the same slim, upright size, Rose, Lilac and White can be mixed in one planter without any one of them taking over. Try a few ideas:
- Rose and White: a soft, cottage-garden pairing for a front step.
- Rose and Lilac: a pink-to-purple blend that reads warm and rich.
- All three: a long window box with alternating colors.
Silver-leaved trailing plants and gray herbs such as sage make good partners, since they share the same dry, sunny preferences.
Planting and everyday care
Give it full sun and a container with drainage holes and a gritty mix. In zones 7a to 9a, a sunny, sharply drained bed works too. Water thoroughly, then let the top of the mix dry before watering again. It does not need a winter chill to bloom, so new plants often flower soon after potting.
- Deadhead: snip faded heads back to the foliage to keep new ones coming.
- Trim: after a big flush, shape the plant lightly. Avoid cutting into bare wood.
- Feed: container plants can take a light feeding in summer. Go easy.
- Winter: before hard freezes, move pots to a bright, cool, frost-free spot and water sparingly.
Cutting for small bouquets
Castilliano 2.0 Rose is rated good for fresh-cut flowers and fair for drying. Its free-flowering habit means you can cut a handful of stems for a bud vase without leaving the plant bare. Cut in the morning, strip the lower leaves and put the stems straight into cool water. Its listed best use is u-pick style bundles, a nod to how many stems one plant offers over a season.
Its scent is resinous and herbal, and culinary use is not recommended. Bees and butterflies visit steadily, and deer tend to leave it alone.
Formats offered
Castilliano 2.0 Rose is listed as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me if it is not ready yet.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a true pink?
Its flowers are listed as pink, a warm contrast to the purple and blue of most lavenders.
How often should I deadhead?
Every week or so during bloom is plenty. Removing spent heads keeps the plant flowering.
Can I plant it in the ground in Michigan?
It is rated for zones 7a to 9a, so in most of Michigan it is best in a container you can protect for winter, or enjoyed as a seasonal plant. Check your zone with the USDA Zone Finder.
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