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GHOSTLY PRINCESS Lavender: Silver Foliage and Pale Pink Bracts
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GHOSTLY PRINCESS lavender earns the first half of its name with foliage so pale it looks frosted, a silver to gray-green that glows in sun and at dusk. The second half comes from its light pink terminal bracts, held over a compact, moderately dense plant about 28 inches tall and wide in a warm climate.
It is a hybrid lavender whose exact parentage has not been settled, but its flowers carry the bold, resinous scent of the Spanish-type lavenders.
GHOSTLY PRINCESS at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula hybrid 'GHOSTLY PRINCESS' |
| Parentage | Unresolved |
| Flowers | Light pink terminal bracts |
| Foliage | Silver to gray-green |
| Mature size | About 28 inches tall and 28 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts mid-April, peaks early May in warm climates, high rebloom |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 8a to 10b |
| Fragrance | Moderate; resinous and herbal |
An early, long bloomer
In mild climates, GHOSTLY PRINCESS is documented as flowering over a long stretch, with its main flush from late winter through spring. That is well ahead of English lavender. In a container in a colder region, its timing follows the weather and when it goes back outside, but the long flowering habit and high rebloom still give you a lot of color for one plant.
Making the most of silver
The foliage is reason enough to grow it. Silver plants brighten dark corners of a sunny patio, cool down hot-colored annuals and look striking in charcoal or deep blue pots. Pair it with dark purple lavenders or burgundy foliage for contrast, or with white flowers for a pale, moonlit look.
Growing it
- In the ground (zones 8a to 10b): full sun, lean soil and sharp drainage, with about 28 inches between plants.
- In containers (colder zones): a roomy pot with a drainage hole and gritty mix. It grows larger than the tiny pedunculatas, so give it space.
- Water: when the top inch or two is dry. Silver-leaved plants dislike soggy roots and humid, still air.
- Feeding: very light.
- Deadheading: clip faded stems back to the foliage to keep new bracts coming.
Winter indoors
Before hard frost, move the pot to a bright, cool room or a frost-free porch with good light. Water sparingly. A light trim in spring, staying in leafy growth, tidies any stretched shoots before it heads back outdoors after the last frost. The Frost Date Estimator shows when that is safe.
Cut and dried
GHOSTLY PRINCESS rates good for fresh bouquets and dried flowers, and the silver stems add interest to arrangements on their own. It is not recommended for culinary use.
Plant sizes
Offered as 3-inch plugs, 4-inch pots and 1-gallon pots. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of lavender is GHOSTLY PRINCESS?
It is a hybrid with unresolved parentage. Its bracts and scent are similar to Spanish-type lavenders.
Is it hardy in Michigan?
No. It is rated for zones 8a to 10b, so in Michigan it needs to spend winter indoors or be grown as a seasonal plant.
Do the flowers smell strong?
The fragrance is moderate, while the foliage adds its own herbal scent when brushed.
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