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DLAVENLPOP Lavender: A Tiny Pink Spanish Lavender for Pots
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DLAVENLPOP lavender is a pocket-sized Spanish lavender. It grows only about 8 inches tall and spreads to around 14 inches, forming a very compact, full mound of green foliage covered in pink flowers with matching pink bracts. It starts blooming early and keeps reblooming, which makes it a cheerful little plant for small containers.
It is a Lavandula stoechas known by its cultivar code name. Like other Spanish lavenders, it loves sun and heat and is not built for hard freezes.
DLAVENLPOP at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas 'DLAVENLPOP' |
| Flower color | Pink flowers and pink bracts |
| Foliage | Green |
| Habit | Very compact, spreading, full and uniform |
| Mature size | About 8 inches tall and 14 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts and peaks in early May in warm climates, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 8a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Moderate; resinous and herbal |
| Culinary use | Not recommended |
Where a tiny lavender shines
Most lavenders are too big for a small pot. This one is not. At about 8 inches tall, it fits:
- A 6- to 8-inch pot on a sunny windowsill or café table
- The front edge of a window box, spilling slightly over the rim
- A strawberry pot or a pocket planter
- The front of a mixed container, beneath taller sun lovers
Its pink-on-green coloring is softer and warmer than the silver and purple of most lavenders, and it pairs nicely with white flowers, silver trailing plants and other pastel annuals. Pollinators visit it often, and deer tend to leave it alone.
Container care
- Mix: gritty and fast-draining, in a pot with a drainage hole.
- Light: full sun. A south- or west-facing spot is ideal.
- Water: small pots dry quickly in summer. Water when the top of the mix is dry, and never leave it sitting in a saucer.
- Feeding: a light, occasional feeding in summer is plenty.
- Deadheading: snip faded flower heads back to the foliage to keep the high rebloom going.
- Shaping: a light trim after a big flush keeps the mound full. Avoid bare wood.
Spanish lavender does not need a winter chill to bloom, so new plants flower quickly.
Winter plan
At zones 8a to 9b, it will not survive a Michigan winter outdoors. Before frost, bring the pot into a bright, cool room or sunny window. Water sparingly over winter, and move it back outside gradually once the danger of frost has passed. The Frost Date Estimator helps you pick the week. Or enjoy it as a one-season container plant.
Flowers and uses
DLAVENLPOP is rated good for fresh and dried flowers, and its listed best uses are pollinators, fragrance, dried flowers and fresh bouquets. The stems are short, so think tiny posies and a few dried heads for a small potpourri dish. Culinary use is not recommended.
Formats offered
DLAVENLPOP is listed as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. For small containers, a plug or 4-inch pot is usually the right size. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me if it is not ready yet.
Frequently asked questions
Why does it have a code name?
Some lavenders are registered under a code-style cultivar name. DLAVENLPOP is the name this one is listed under.
How small does it stay?
About 8 inches tall and 14 inches wide, making it one of the most compact lavenders.
Can it live outdoors in Michigan?
No. It is rated for zones 8a to 9b, so bring it indoors before frost.
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