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Javelin Forte Deep Rose: Pink Spanish Lavender for Spring Containers
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Javelin Forte Deep Rose lavender takes the classic Spanish lavender shape and paints it pink. Each flower head carries extra-large flags, and the plant grows upright and well branched to about 14 to 20 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide over gray-green leaves. The fragrance is rated strong.
It is a Lavandula stoechas in the Javelin series, rated for USDA zones 7a to 9b, and documented with exceptional disease tolerance. It blooms from mid-spring into summer without needing a cold winter first, so it is a ready-made color plant for northern patios.
Javelin Forte Deep Rose at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Rose |
| Flower color | Pink with extra-large flags |
| Foliage | Gray-green |
| Size | About 14 to 20 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts early May, peaks late May, repeats into summer |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 7a to 9b |
| Wildlife | Great for pollinators; deer resistant |
| Fragrance | Strong, resinous-herbal with camphor and eucalyptus-like notes |
Designing with pink lavender
Pink lavender surprises people, and that is half the fun. Deep Rose works best when you give it something to play against:
- With silver: gray-green and silver foliage plants make the pink look brighter.
- With purple: a deep purple Spanish lavender in the same bowl creates a berry-and-plum palette.
- With white: pairing it with a white Spanish lavender gives a soft, cottage look.
- In the pot: slate blue, charcoal or white containers flatter pink more than bright terra cotta.
Sketch combinations in the garden planner before you buy.
Planting
Pick a spot with full sun and soil that never stays soggy. In containers, use a pot with drainage holes and a gritty mix. A 12- to 14-inch pot holds one plant comfortably for the season. Set plants out after the last frost, water them in and keep the crown free of mulch.
Season-long care
Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry. Pots dry faster than beds, so check them more often in hot spells. Snip faded heads back to the foliage to keep new flags coming, and shear lightly after the late-May peak. Go light on fertilizer; lean growing gives more flowers and sturdier stems. Its strong branching and disease tolerance help it keep its shape when summer turns humid, but airflow still matters.
Winter
In zone 7a and warmer, grow it in the ground with excellent drainage. Colder than that, bring the pot into a cool, bright room before hard frost, water sparingly and move it back outside in spring. Or simply enjoy a long season and plant fresh next year. Not sure of your zone? The USDA Zone Finder will tell you.
Cutting and formats
Fresh cut stems make sweet little pink bouquets; its cut rating is good, while dried flags lose shape and rate fair. It is ornamental, not culinary. It is listed as a 3-inch plug, 4-inch pot or 1-gallon pot; see the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deep Rose more pink or purple?
It is listed as pink. Next to purple lavenders it reads clearly rosy.
Can I plant it with English lavender?
Yes, they like the same sun and drainage. Just remember Deep Rose is not winter hardy in most of Michigan, while English lavender is.
Does it bloom all summer?
It peaks in late May and repeats through summer when spent heads are removed.
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